Chapter 0048

I had already run out of patience with today's conversation. The task was already completed, and it was time to bring this pointless dialogue to an end. "Don't worry, I've already spoken with Nicholas about- "Ariana!" Nicholas interrupted sharply.

"About what?" Claudia asked.

"We're almost there," he said abruptly.

Claudia noticed his darkened expression and chose not to ask. more questions. She spoke tenderly. "Let's park at the college entrance. We can take a walk and check out my new campus."

The Hawks' car had full access to campus, but knowing she preferred to walk, we didn't mind joining her. After all, today was all about ensuring her happiness.

Nicholas exited the car and gallantly opened Claudia's door. She smiled broadly and threw herself in his arms, hinting at a reconciliation between them.

They seemed ready to enjoy their time together, while I prepared to embark on my journey. It felt rather liberating.

I opened my door and stood on the other side of the car, observing as their conversation unfolded.

"Nick, is it possible for me not to stay on campus?"

"This college is quite a distance from home. Daily commuting would be tough."

look into houses near the campus, and you could

froze momentarily. I needed someone to help me understand

chuckle, which drew

disheveled, homeless man

car.

sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the homeless man's knife as it tore through

coming for you rich folks!" the homeless man

appeared before me as the man pulled

yelled in alarm. He knocked the homeless man aside with

rimmed with red as he

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for her, but a sinking realization that this debt of gratitude would be mine to settle. How could I ever fulfill it? Nicholas' piercing stare made me fear that even

scooped up Claudia and yelled at me, "Why are you just standing there?

My clothes

settled in the backseat with Claudia in his arms while I gritted my teeth and

hurts so

he pressed his hand against her wound, causing her pain. "Claudia, hang in there. I'm here

experienced such gentleness from him before. I couldn't help stealing

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