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.

want to get tangled up with him again. I was trying to embrace Pete's feelings. But somehow, it always seemed

Nicholas, I couldn't describe it, but I was sure it

I didn't hate him as much anymore. Maybe I

said firmly, "Anyway, there is

together and said

we heard a commotion outside.

enter! This private room has been reserved

was meeting Douglas to discuss business and also indulging my craving for good food, I had splurged a little to book this place with its high level of privacy. Who else would even know we

glanced outside. "I'll go check it

came through, annoyed. "You know who I

with an uncertain look. I knew he wasn't the only one put in an awkward spot. The waiter outside was probably

out that someone forced their way

for him to

revealing Nicholas dressed all in black. He looked ready

there something you

throat, Nicholas locked his intense gaze on me. "Nothing

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