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"Dad, Jan, I have something to take care of. Thea, please look after them for me," said Nicolas.

Stefan wasn't happy and pressed a little. "Haven't all the company matters been settled? lan and Winnie came all the way from Bangolware. Is there really anything that can't wait until after dinner?" "It's personal. You all go ahead and eat without me, Nicolas said

Thea understood immediately. It was almost certainly related to Stephanie. She stepped in to ease the tension. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of them. You can handle your business without any concern." Stefan sighed, his expression complicated. He waved at Nicolas. "Since Thea says so, just go quickly and come back before dinner if you can."

On the way out of the villa, Darwin noticed that Nicolas was in a foul mood. Understanding the source of his distress. Darwin spoke up. "Mr. Hendrix, it's my fault that Ms. Ralap followed us from Silvercreek... Ever since the accident, Stephanie had been mentally unstable. Nicolas had returned to Key Biskane, and when she couldn't see him, she would throw fits and even resort to self-harm to get attention.

The caretakers dared not act rashly and could only report up the chain. Out of consideration for Stephanie's brother, Nicolas couldn't just ignore it.

When he returned to Belcrane Villa, Nicolas barely stepped through the door when Stephanie lunged at him, wrapping her

arms around him.

Stephanie said, 'Nicolas! I knew you wouldn't abandon me... I don't want to stay in the hospital alone, especially when I can't find you. "I'm so scared! You promised my brother you'd take care of me, so please, can you always bring me along wherever you go!" Nicolas instinctively pushed her away, his voice sharp. "Enough!"

With red-rimmed eyes, Stephanie looked at him in disbelief, feigning innocence. The villa fell silent. Everyone in the living room held their breath, the quiet so deep they could hear the wind outside.

After Stephanie's multiple outbursts since returning home, Nicolas had already run out of patience, especially since the last warning had only been given recently. He didn't expect another mess so soon.

back.

Nicolas began. "I promised your brother I would take care of you, but look at what you've done since coming Stephanie, you've started affecting my normal life. "If you keep this up, all the ties we formed because of your brother will be completely worn out." Stephanie, refusing to give in, choked out her response. "During those years abroad, I was always by your side. Don't you understand my feelings? I don't get it. How did everything change just because I was in an accident... Is it because of that mistress?" Hate flickered in her eyes.

Nicolas frowned in dissatisfaction. "Thea is my wife. You should respect her."

back on your word?"If my brother were still alive, he wouldn't treat me like this! Why wasn't you As long as it didn't satisfy Stephanie, she

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flickered in his eyes. Suddenly, his gaze fell on a fru knife next to the fruit platter on the table. He strode over, picked

you at his dying request. Stephanie, I've tolerated you out of gratitude for your brother saving my life, but

the one who died back then? If you're willing to end this, I can give my

fearing that if Stephanie

dutiful to Stephanie all these years, only

Stephanie hadn't been so reckless, Nicolas

for the rest of her life without any worries or obstacles. But she was

Nicolas! You're so heartless..." Stephanie wept uncontrollably. instinctively clutching her chest, as if that would bring her some

didn't respond, turning away wearily, waiting for her

trembled as she picked up the fruit knife from the floor, pointing

her

heart leap into his throat, thinking that if she truly intended to harm Nicolas, he would

the knife and plunged the blade into herself. The sound of a heavy object falling caught Nicolas's attention. Almost simultaneously, Darwin shouted in

to check Stephanie's injury and saw blood seeping from her

are you

up to touch Nicolas's brow, her lips still curling into a smile. "Nicolas, I knew you were

"She did this

his dissatisfaction at the dinner table. After settling 1 and his grandmother's

sank "You've heard

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