Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1363 Another Problem

Nicole looked as if she hadn't heard Chloe's words at all. She simply went on searching for food in the fridge. It seemed like she was really famished. Chloe tried to stifle a laugh, and she cleared her throat before speaking again. "I can cook something for you if you're hungry, Nicole."

Nicole's actions came to a halt before she slowly turned around to face Chloe. Nicole looked like a child who had just made a mistake—there was a mixture of embarrassment and guilt on her face. She was actually there to look for some ice cream. Chloe had stopped her from eating ice cream recently, but Nicole simply couldn't ignore her cravings.

"Is there something you're hiding from me, Nicole?" Chloe seemed to realize something when she saw the look on Nicole's face, and she shot the woman a suspicious gaze while smiling at her. Nicole hastily pushed the fridge door shut. She felt genuinely self-conscious when she saw the way Chloe's eyes bore into hers. "It's nothing, Chloe. I'm not hungry. I'm going to head back to get some rest. I have work tomorrow," Nicole announced while shaking her head. Then, she turned and hurried off to avoid Chloe's further questions.

Chloe couldn't help but curl her lips into an exasperated smile when she watched how Nicole scurried off. Chloe knew exactly what Nicole wanted, of course. I bet she's craving ice cream.

out a sigh to herself before she headed back to her own room. I don't have a choice. I have to make

satisfied. Her baby was due in five months, and she would need some time to

research center was close to where she stayed so that made things convenient for her. However, most of the people at the research center seemed especially protective and attentive toward her

break when someone knocked on her door. "I have something to talk to you about, Nicole." It was Chloe's voice. Nicole opened the door

bother Nicole at this hour. "Forget it. Let's talk about it tomorrow. You should get some rest, Nicole. I was being selfish by showing up at this hour," Chloe uttered while shaking her head. She helped Nicole over to the bed with

Tell me." Nicole found herself gaining trust in Chloe when she saw how sincere and earnest Chloe seemed. Even though Roxanna had her strengths, Nicole still preferred relying on Chloe,