Chapter 0532

I got into the car and saw Nicholas outside through the window, kicking at a patch of grass with a gloomy look on his face.

Douglas glanced at me. "Ms. Jones, did you and Mr. Hawk make up?"

Upon hearing that, I lifted my gaze and caught the confusion in his eyes through the rearview mirror. I shook my head. "A crack in a relationship doesn't heal so easily."

There were too many painful memories between us. How could we ever just make up?

And honestly, I had no idea why he was suddenly acting nice after just recently declaring he would make me pay. If it was only because I had his child...

The thought left me cold. To be honest, it scared me.

'True. But it does seem like you're less resistant to him now."

His words jolted me, leaving me feeling exposed. I scrambled for an excuse. "After all, he is Tabitha's father. And he did just save me. It's only natural to..."

I trailed off, unable to keep up the pretense. My mind was a tangled mess.

I didn't want to get tangled up with him again. I was trying to embrace Pete's

it, but

Maybe I had

"Anyway, there

pressed his lips together and said nothing

when we heard a commotion outside. A waiter was trying

This private room has been reserved by

my craving for good food, I had splurged a little to book this place with its high level of

stood and glanced outside. "I'll go check

male voice came through, annoyed. "You know who I am! Now, step

knew he wasn't the only one put in an awkward spot.

above all else. If word got out that someone forced their way into a private room, business clients would

for him to

He looked ready

something you need?" I asked

his intense gaze on me.

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