Chapter 0540

Some things wouldn't change whether spoken aloud or left unsaid. Nicholas didn't understand. He had already explained himself. What more did I want from him?

The hope in his eyes dimmed as he said, "You clearly care about me, so why won't you let me get close?"

No matter how good-tempered Nicholas was, his patience had its limits. So, when his expression darkened and his words turned into a sharp question, I wasn't the least bit surprised.

I only felt a cold shiver in his embrace, as if I was trapped in an ice cellar. The oppressive atmosphere was so heavy that even breathing became difficult.

"Stop making everything about you. Can you at least show me some respect? Do you randomly grab women off the street and hug them?"

Nicholas narrowed his eyes, his voice frosty. "Are you saying that, to you, I'm no different from the men on the streets?'

'I'm close to Pete, but even he doesn't touch me like this," I shot back. We were nothing like how he and Claudia behaved.

He let out a sarcastic chuckle. "Close to Pete? Just how close were you two?"

to say

to say, but I had no strength left for a fight. I simply pressed

hesitated for a moment before finally letting go. 'Fine then. I won't touch you without

felt less like a promise and more

unbearably awkward. As I reached the door, I heard the crash of plates

mood, he teased me. When he wasn't, he smashed

dark. But before I got far, Nicholas caught up to me. He said

'No need-'

could finish, he cut

is waiting

if I wanted to do something, I couldn't." Nicholas spoke

right wrist as Nicholas tightened his grip. His car had already stopped at the side of the villa, and he

walk seemed a little off. When I looked closely, I realized he wasn't kidding about his injury-his right steps were smaller than his

figure blending

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