Chapter 0607

Nicholas' bright eyes dimmed instantly, a wave of dejection washing over him.

"I haven't eaten anything. I've been in back-to-back meetings and barely even had time for water. Can't you just keep me company?"

At that moment, I felt the fragile understanding between us was once again on the verge of breaking. I couldn't help but remind him, 'Tabitha isn't home. You don't need to act."

"Who's acting?"

Nicholas' voice was hoarse as he continued, "When have I ever acted in front of you? When I laugh, cry, feel joy or sadness, you've seen it all. I've lost all my pride, my image. What's left to pretend? Back when we first got married, that was acting.

"I'd straighten my back, clench my teeth, and present the perfect version of myself to you. I didn't dare get too close or touch you. I was afraid I'd fall for you.

Yet, deep down, I selfishly wanted you to like me a little more. I enjoyed having a wife who admired me. That was acting!"

Before I could respond, Nicholas scooped me off the couch, wrapping his arms tightly around my waist

he murmured with a hint of grievance, "Back then, I acted too much. Now, I just want to show you the real me.

my response dry and stiff. "You don't have

even more!"

I care about her at all? She only exists because of you! No matter how

interrupt,

and over again. You never mentioned my name, but I know you were talking about me! You

to that love, why do you think I can't, as a man? What are you so afraid of? Why won't you believe in

Stop it, please!" I didn't want

"Let me finish!"

cupped my face with both hands. His unwavering gaze locked onto mine, forcing me

time I've spent thinking about you day and night. It's not that I can't wait. I just can't hold back anymore.

words blurred into noise as I stared at his moving lips. All I could

grew louder and more insistent until I finally acted on

back, taking several unsteady steps before stopping. His expression was one of disbelief and pain as he uttered,

it's time to pick Tabitha up from school, I'll come

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