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?"

felt her ears flush, and she quickly averted her gaze, not wanting him to see through her

caught up in a love triangle. Otherwise, she'd be the one left feeling humiliated

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 car door. She was still his wife in name, and in Silvercreek, Nicolas had gotten hurt while saving her. Whatever arrangements the

last visit to Bangolware, when Nicolas had taken her to dinner with lan, Thea remembered that

with her presence. Thea couldn't help but worry that her

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displeasure.

the tople of gossip among

It

he suddenly spoke up. "Don't be nervous. I told you, lan is easy to get along with. He just doesn't know

strong sense of reputation, and he was always blunt in his speech. Unfortunately, Thea's reputation wasn't very favorable. Nicolas's hand

VOIL

a beat. She believed no one could resist

her hand. Thea nodded and turned to gaze

with the sky outside as he closed his eyes to rest. "Feelings cannot be forced. Why make things difficult? It's just unnecessary

car wound its way along the Lark Highway before finally stopping

waiting to greet them. "Hi, Mr. Hendrix, Mrs. Hendrix. Stefan is in the backyard listening to an opera with Mr. Davis. Let me

Ford suddenly glanced at them and added, "Ms. Davis

looked at Nicolas. Though she knew what kind of man Nicolas was before marrying him, it still bothered her

about the women who were likely infatuated with Nicolas, Thea couldn't help but feel wary. 'Surely, this wouldn't be another cunning rival who only knows how to compete with women, would it?'

into disrepair... As they entered the manor's backyard, the sound of the performance grew

through the door, Thea saw the opera singer passionately performing o musicians playing various

by

of a balcony, enjoying the opera

face clearly, her posture suggested she was well-mannered. That must be Ms. Davis, the