NovelOnlineChapter 0129 Start over? What a tempting and beautiful of I smiled as I gently traced my fingertips over Nicholas' brows and eyes. He mistook my gesture for delight and tightened his arms. around my waist, planting a hard kiss on my lips, "Happy?" His face was filled with confidence. It was the most hypocritical expression-the kind worn by those who had been in power for a long time, believing they controlled the situation. "Mm," I responded softly.
I had always been someone who wanted things to be clear, especially those involving myself. But at this moment, I pressed my lips together and held back all the thoughts swirling in my mind, not asking a single question.
He was a master of building castles, Having a little princess inside wasn't enough for him-he wantedtoo. "This simple happiness we have now is pretty good," he said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I remember you saying something similar when we first got together." He raised an eyebrow and said, "I don't recall." "Before we got married, you said simple women are the best. They don't need a flashy lifestyle, and they have a clean social circle. They aren't vain. Instead, they're gentle, considerate, and sometimes event a little adorably naive. They're the perfect wife material." I suddenly realized how rational Nicholas had always been. Even his +25 DONUS choice of wife was made through a thorough analysis.
At the time, I didn't understand the deeper meaning behind his words. I was too busy being pleased with myself, thrilled at the ideal of becoming his bride.
By a simple woman, he meant someone without ulterior motives, someone who didn't crave the flashy, extravagant life, and someone who wouldn't be vain.
He meant someone from a good family, with everything she needed, who wouldn't spend his money like scommon woman. A clean social circle meant someone whose background was known and trusted. Gentle and considerate meant someone who would take care of him, and adorably naive meant someone who was blindly in love with him.
I lowered my head and let out a self-deprecating laugh while still wrapping my arms around his neck. I was trying to hold on to the love" I had fantasized about for so many years.
It wasn't that I had unjustly painted him as so despicable in my mind. It was just that I had been truly hurt over these years. Did he really think we could have a fresh start in less than a month? If I asked him now whether he ever loved me, he'd probably put on a stern face and, with a look that was warningnot to ask for trouble, said he only liked my body.
His love was so small. Even those panning for gold in icy riverbeds. could find something, but what would I get? After all the sifting, I'd be left with nothing but mud.
"Well, it seems my judgment wasn't wrong," he remarked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe pinched my chin and scrutinizedwith an expression I couldn't quite decipher as if he were deep in thought. I had no intention of trying to understand it. Plus, my mind wasn't on romance. "Honey, I want something as a gift for our fresh start." He unexpectedly flicked my nose, making it sting a bit. "Oh? Are you asking for something already?" Out of his sight, my hand trembled slightly. I wanted to tell myself it was okay to ask, but I still felt diffident about it.
I slid my hand between his second and third buttons, pressing it against his chest. "Don't worry, I'm not asking for something outrageous. Will you give it to me?" "Hmm, why are your hands so cold all of a sudden?"
Even with a frown on his face, Nicholas still looked handsome. He took my hand out and rubbed oun palms together to warm them up. What do you want?" "Jay Caldwell & Co. You don't have any business in that area, so it's strange for you to run a law firm. Why not give it to me?"
When it cto business and assets, his gaze instinctively beccalm. After a brief moment of silence, he suddenly smiled. And what do I get in return?" Upon hearing that, I knew the deal was almost done. I turned my face away, pretending to be shy. "How about we don't go htonight? I'll whisper it to you later." At home, Claudia was still upset. I wasn't sure if Nicholas had managed to calm her down, but I knew that if I monopolized him tonight, it would definitely drive her crazy. Chow 0920 The atmosphere suddenly turned intimate. Adults could understand each other with just a glance.
Nicholas' expression softened, and a smile tugged at his lips." Where to?" My cheeks burned, but this tit wasn't an act. Earlier, Yasmine had recommended the city's most famous love hotel to helpwin him over.
At the time, I couldn't even bring myself to listen because I was too embarrassed. But now, I reached up the button to give the bleached driver an address, while my other and pressed hand tugged on Nicholas' tie, pulling him closer. "Don't ask so many questions. Tonight, just follow my lead!" He wrapped an arm around my waist and chuckled softly. "At your service, Mrs. Hawk." RULE #1 choose married women They have reason to keep things secret, as do you.
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