Chapter 0044

"Say that again!" Mom's arm shot up as if ready to strike me, but Nicholas intervened from across the room.

"Brenda, Ariana and I have had some disagreements lately. I'll talk to her about it."

"Oh! Was I interrupting your call? I'll go now. I didn mean to keep you both." Mom hadn't expected Nicholas to be watching. us, and her attitude shifted instantly.

Her blow didn't land on my face, but my head took a good Knock. Recently, it felt like my head had been through a lot.

"Nelson's out there too! I did him a favor by giving him some land, so we're square now. You know how it goes." Mom reminded me quietly.

I looked down, silently urging her to go. I missed Dad dearly.

Suddenly, Nicholas enveloped me in a warm hug, catching me. off guard. His embrace offered unexpected comfort, starkly contrasting the tension with Mom just moments earlier. Feeling vulnerable, I didn't resist his gesture at first.

He gently touched my waist a few times before I turned to meet his gaze, hoping for solace. Instead, he asked, "Do you know Nelson?"

you trying to impress him

power the current Hawks enjoyed, their longstanding heritage ensured

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wasn't uncommon for a young man like

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Claudia's mad

my chest, leaving me unsure of

your debt. Tomorrow, you'll take Claudia

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and I are at odds. I need you to act as a mediator for us. You're aiming to be a lawyer, aren't you? Are

reminded me of yesterday when Claudia had cried in his arms

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if he were trapping me at every turn. I asserted

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