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I rubbed my forehead as tears brimmed in my eyes. I looked up and realized that I hadn't bumped into a wall. Instead, I bumped into Nicholas' solid chest.

"I wouldn't go bankrupt even if I had to employ a billion. housekeepers like Wendy to keep you fed," Nicholas said.

Nicholas hid his emotions well, but I still caught a fleeting look. of disdain on his face. What was there to be so smug about? No matter how rich he was, I paid Wendy her salary.

I grabbed the handle of my suitcase and walked past Nicholas.

without sparing him another glance.

However, Nicholas blocked my way expressionlessly and kicked the bottom of the suitcase. He instructed Wendy, who was standing nearby, "Put the madam's belongings back in their place." Wendy quickly ran after the rolling suitcase and made her

escape.

I didn't blame Wendy for her lack of loyalty, nor did I feel ashamed about getting caught by Nicholas. I was definitely not the person in his household who should feel ashamed.

"You shouldn't block the way if you know what's good for you." This was probably the most assertive thing I had said to Nicholas since we met.

Nicholas did not reply. Instead, he suddenly crouched down.

Before I could understand what was happening, I found myself

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with both feet in the air. Nicholas actually hoisted me over his shoulder!

I struggled and kicked to get away, only to receive a hard slap on my butt. Stunned, I bit down on his shoulder in anger.

The pain from my clenched teeth couldn't wash away the indescribable resentment I felt in my heart. Tears fell uncontrollably from my eyes.

Did Nicholas refuse to let me go because he enjoyed testing the moral boundaries of having both his wife and mistress under the same roof? Or had he fallen in love with the thrill of infidelity?

I tried to ease my pain with such venomous thoughts, but it was futile.

Nicholas threw me on the bed and immediately pressed his body down on top of me. He landed kisses all over my face,

but all he could taste were bitter tears.

touch me!" I

never done it twice in a row before. Honestly, I had almost forgotten what it felt like. Surprised, Nicholas fixed his gaze on me. "Are you crying. because we didn't do

I retorted, "I don't want to be with you anymore. I want

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that I would feel hurt when the word "divorce" slipped out of my mouth,

him all these years. I was tired of it. It seemed that I had also been waiting for this

subconsciously.

that Nicholas remained cold to me no

I treated him. It turned out that he had long been secretly in love with someone

"You want a divorce just because I spent more time with Claudia after she got hurt? Ariana, you should know how to draw the line within the limits of my patience even if you wish to kick up a fuss." 1 fixed my gaze on Nicholas silently before letting out a sigh. Nicholas, you are

you talking to me about boundaries? You confessed to me right away in our arranged meeting.

a

always been like this. Maybe you should reflect on yourself if you think there's

gaped in shock. I never expected Nicholas to bring

had confessed

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everyone in Radiant City described him as an exceptional scion of the Hawk family whenever his name was mentioned. It was then I truly learned what love at first sight was. I still

could I be content being friends with someone whom I fell

my marriage as a family arrangement. However, only I knew how much effort I had put

my name if you would play the song you played for me at our wedding once more. How about that?" After four years, listening to "Salut d'Amour"

the piano in the middle of the living room. His hands hovered over the keyboard as his fingers brushed against the keys. The melody of the romantic serenade

played this piano piece for me at our wedding. Now, the

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the sake of our happiness. However, this time it was for

was the sunlight casting a dazzling glow on Nicholas or if he was just that radiant. Dazzled by Nicholas

I could not allow myself to continue

scorching hot. It

but he was more persistent when it came to these matters. As soon as I let my guard down, he lifted

to draw the curtains in the living room

doing the deed in a public place, but at the same time, there

piano keys, but the notes produced were far

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