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?"

teeth and held back whatever words he wanted to say next,

but I had no strength left for a fight. I simply pressed my lips together

I won't touch you without your permission. I'll give

a promise and more

door, I heard the crash of

was in a good mood, he teased me. When he wasn't, he smashed

I got far, Nicholas caught up to me. He said coldly,

'No need-'

he cut me off. "It's too

waiting

to leave. Don't worry. I pulled my back earlier. Even if I wanted to do something, I couldn't." Nicholas spoke as if

wrist as Nicholas tightened his grip. His car

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

walked ahead, his figure blending with

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