Chapter 0383

Nicholas turned toward me, his defined jawline coming into view. Expectation flickered in his eyes as he began speaking.

"I'm on vacation starting today. I'll have time to spend with you until New Year."

I was quite surprised. "You... you're on vacation?"

Nicholas held my gaze and nodded in silence.

Under the covers, my hands gripped the bed sheets tightly. Bitterness filled my heart. In the past, he always said he was too busy whenever I wanted him to spend time with me back then. But now, he'd become the one who was full of anticipation. But even if he had time, I didn't want to go to Pete's wedding with him. The wedding ceremony would go down the drain if either of them lost their temper.

I balked, unsure whether I should tell him the truth.

"Oh, I paused, feeling a bit nervous. "Well, you should spend some time with your father.

"I know I promised not to go anywhere before the New Year, but I might have to break that promise. I need to take a trip."

Nicholas looked up and flashed a smile at me. "Another business trip? You said your next court session. was after New Year."

His reaction wasn't as negative as I had expected, which made me feel more at ease.

I'm going out

gaze on me, a hint of amusement flickering in his initially

what he was

back

gaze darkened. "So, it's not

company

of hope in his eyes was extinguished. He pursed his lips slightly and turned

then. I'll wait for you to come

the door and gasped for his breath. It felt like a thousand voices were mocking him in his mind, hurling the worst insults at him.

killed your mother. You'll

you say, the

ever ruin things!"

memory, and the pain was so intense that it felt as

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brain. He wanted to chase away the voices, but he

taking

head in pain. "Nick! What's wrong? She

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