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

I acted too much. Now, I just

one breath that my mind stalled, my response dry and stiff. "You don't have to go this far for me. We're

doing this for you even more!" Nicholas cut me

all? She only exists because of you! No matter how much I

I tried to interrupt,

every single post on your Facebook. Over and over again. You never mentioned my name, but I

to that love, why do you think I can't, as

it, please!" I

"Let me finish!"

head and cupped my face with both hands. His unwavering

take a shortcut. Let me count the three years we missed as part of the 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. I want to start over with you. I don't want to waste

words blurred into noise as I stared at his moving lips. All I could hear was a voice in my head screaming, "Push him away! Push him

insistent until I finally acted

back, taking several unsteady

time to pick Tabitha up from

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