Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 194

A complex expression clouded Nicolas's eyes, and he exhaled heavily. He couldn't understand why Thea was so stubborn.

Is it because she doesn't trust me? Or perhaps because she doesn't love me and wants to avoid getting too deeply involved?" he wondered.

"What's your plan then? How do you intend to wrap this up?" Nicolas asked.

Noticing the discontent in his tone, Thea's body trembled slightly as she stared at her feet, struggling to explain, though she was enthused, "I realize I acted impulsively and alinest caused trouble for you, Mr. Hendrix. "But Joyce is my friend, and I couldn't just ignore her." Nicolas's expression darkened further.

From the driver's seat, Darwin quickly interjected, "Mrs. Hendrix, Mr. Hendrix didn't mean it that way. He was just worried about you, which is why he rushed back."

Thea politely nodded. "I understand, but from now on, I'll make sure to sort out solutions beforehand, I won't hold you back again, Mr. Hendrix."

She sensed that Nicolas was frustrated because he couldn't stay in Silvercreek with Stephanie to clean up after her. She was not someone who lacked awareness. But for some reason, Nicolas seemed even more displeased.

"Mr. Hendrix, if there's nothing else, I won't disturb you any longer. With that, Thea opened the car door.

To avoid making him angrier, I better leave now,' she wondered.

Darwin was left speechless, unsure of what to say as an outsider

However, before Thea could step out, Nicolas grasped her wrist firmly, Losing her balance, she stumbled into his solid chest.

The familiar scent enveloped her, leaving Thea somewhat flustered. She looked up, her eyes meeting his cold yet stunningly handsome face, speaking cautiously, Tm sorry, Mr. Hendrix, about your injury..."

Little did Thea know that in his eyes, she appeared endearing.

"It's nothing" Nicolas's expression was a mix of emotions, and he sighed, seemingly resigned. "Thea, what am I going to do with you?"

inexplicably struck a chord in her heart. In an instant, Thea felt her ears flush, and she quickly averted her gaze, not wanting him

eventually come to an end. Thea didn't want to get caught up in a love triangle. Otherwise, she'd be the one left feeling humiliated Quickly shifting the topic,

momentarily, and he stared at her for a moment before speaking in his calm, magnetic voice. "lan is coming over from Bangolware. Dad wants us to return to the Hendrix residence together." Thea nodded and closed the

visit to Bangolware, when Nicolas had taken her to

lan was not pleased with her presence. Thea couldn't help but

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displeasure.

Max's wedding must have become quite the tople of gossip among

It

spoke up. "Don't be nervous. I told you, lan is

reassurance, Thea couldn't help but remain tense, lan was an old-school artist known for his aloofness and strong sense of reputation, and he was always blunt in his speech. Unfortunately, Thea's reputation wasn't very favorable. Nicolas's hand naturally covered hers, the warmth of his touch sending

VOIL

at the stern man beside her, her heart skipping a beat. She believed no one could resist feeling drawn to Nicolas. But then

gaze out

closed his eyes to rest. "Feelings cannot be forced. Why make things difficult? It's just unnecessary worry, he

car wound its way along the Lark Highway before finally stopping

Mr. Hendrix, Mrs. Hendrix. Stefan is in the backyard listening to an

walked toward the backyard, Ford suddenly glanced at them and added, "Ms.

Nicolas. Though she knew what kind of man Nicolas was before

Nicolas, Thea couldn't help but feel wary. 'Surely, this wouldn't be another cunning rival who only knows how to

everything has now fallen into disrepair... As they entered the manor's backyard, the sound of

through the door, Thea saw the opera singer passionately performing

by a

balcony, enjoying the opera while sipping coffee. Next to them sat a graceful young woman in a

she was well-mannered. That must be Ms.