Chapter 0575

Earlier, when the maids had crowded outside my door, I hadn't even noticed that Nicholas had somehow left his

room.

Tabitha's room was arranged right next to his, so it was no surprise he had overheard every word I said. But it didn't matter at all. I couldn't stand even looking at him now.

With so many people around, I had no intention of engaging in pointless arguments. Lowering my gaze, I turned to open the door and go back inside.

Just as my hand touched the handle, a strong grip landed on my shoulder.

The maids, startled by Nicholas storming over, quickly scattered out of sight.

I turned around, smacking his hand off my shoulder with all the strength I could muster. My palm burned with pain, and the fiery red mark on the back of his hand made it clear that he hadn't escaped unscathed either.

low voice. 'Tabitha's asleep. If you have something to say,

reached for the doorknob again, but Nicholas stepped forward and blocked my way. A sliver of light from inside the room slipped through, only to be swiftly cut off when he slammed the

his arms under mine and lifted me off the ground. In the blink of an eye, he carried me next door and pressed

was so

I had recovered somewhat after drinking ginger tea, soaking in a hot bath, and getting some rest. Even without touching him,

for me. It won't make me feel sorry for you. I didn't realize you were such

too strong. Trapped against the door,

block my way. I'm not a

lowered, his trembling shoulders

you to see. It's just... It makes me feel

it somewhere else. Stop blocking my way!" My voice rose as I glared at him.

there really nothing left for us to say?"

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