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.

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

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

hate him as much anymore. Maybe I

"Anyway, there

his lips together and said

just taken our seats in the restaurant when we heard a commotion outside. A waiter was

if it's you, you can't enter! This private room

food, I had splurged a little to book this place

stood and glanced outside.

annoyed.

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

that someone forced their way into a private room,

sighed and nodded, gesturing for him to let

in black. He looked ready to explode, his face dark and stormy from being

is there something you need?" I asked from my

intense gaze on me.

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