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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."

a fit of hysteria, covering her ears and shouting. "I won't listen! I won't accept this! You promised you'd take care of me for my brother. Why are you going back on your

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the table. He strode over, picked up the knife, and tossed

more so for promising to take care of you at his dying request. Stephanie, I've tolerated you out of gratitude for your brother saving my life, but you are truly unaw Nicolas's

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

stood nearby, both surprised and worried, fearing that

sympathized with Nicolas, who had been dutiful to Stephanie all these years, only to find himself being morally blackmailed in

so reckless, Nicolas wouldn't have

lived comfortably for the rest of her life without any worries or obstacles. But she was too greedy, coveting what

with me? Nicolas! You're so heartless..." Stephanie wept uncontrollably. instinctively clutching her chest, as if

turning away wearily, waiting for her

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

her

throat, thinking that if she truly intended to

next moment, Stephanie twisted the handle of the knife and plunged the blade into herself. The sound of a heavy object falling

Nicolas exclaimed, unusually flustered. He rushed over to check Stephanie's injury and saw blood seeping from

are you doing?"

into a smile. "Nicolas, I knew you were just pretending to be tough. You wouldn't really abandon me... At least you still care

darkened. "She did

expressing his dissatisfaction at the dinner table. After settling 1 and his grandmother's accommodations, he called Thea

heart sank "You've heard about

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