Chapter 0018

Was it appropriate for her to sit on a man's lap like that? Was Nicholas clueless about the boundaries between siblings, or was there something indescribable going on between them?

I thought of how Nicholas said I could be Mrs. Hawk as long. as I stayed in line. How sarcastic he was. Was this the kind of treatment that Mrs. Hawk deserved?

"Don't mind her. In less than three days, she'll come and apologize to me." He sounded confident.

I couldn't listen anymore. The office door creaked noisily as I pushed it open with force. I stood at the door and shook with anger at their intimate position.

"Nicholas, did you get someone to stir up trouble for my mother's company?" I questioned while fuming.

Claudia frowned and hugged Nicholas protectively. With her arms around his neck, she replied, "What are you talking about? Nick has been with me the whole time. He did nothing!" She then shook Nicholas' shoulders pleadingly. "Nick, you should clear the air. You guys shouldn't keep fighting."

Upon seeing their intimate interaction, my eyes welled up with tears. "I won't ever apologize to you!"

1 stormed out before my tears could fall.

name from behind. "Ariana! Stop right

her

and said, "No, get a first aid kit for him. If he

rather get my pay deducted than get scolded,"

how devastated she looked.

then.

calling my mom, but she didn't answer. In my desperation,

She's already had two drinking sessions today. If this continues, she won't be able to hold on." I made

someone over soon!"

an address I vaguely remembered. I prayed hard that the person I was visiting

+25 BONUS

being forced to down copious amounts of alcohol in a private. room. She was nearly 50, but she took care of herself and

open with a smile. Those bastards stiffened and

my dad took me to the Fisher residence. He had intended for

dad's health had probably started to decline at that time, That was why he wanted someone to look after us. But after that call, my

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255