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?"

Thea felt her ears flush, and she quickly averted her gaze, not wanting him

come to an end. Thea didn't want to get caught up in

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

her to dinner with lan, Thea remembered

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

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displeasure.

must have become quite the tople of gossip among the people of Key

It

thoughts is he suddenly spoke up. "Don't be nervous. I told you, lan is easy to get along

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

VOIL

believed no one could resist feeling drawn to Nicolas. But

withdrawing her hand. Thea nodded and turned to gaze out the window, clearly trying to

to rest. "Feelings cannot be forced. Why make things difficult? It's

way along the Lark

was already waiting to greet them. "Hi, Mr. Hendrix, Mrs. Hendrix. Stefan is

they walked toward the backyard, Ford suddenly glanced at

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

feel wary. 'Surely, this wouldn't be another cunning rival who only knows how to compete with women, would it?'

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

opera singer passionately performing o musicians

accompanied by a band

enjoying the opera

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

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