Chapter 0380 I searched all over Coral Villa and finally found Nicholas standing in the snow-covered backyard. A thin layer of snow had settled on his black coat, indicating that he had been standing there for stime.
In fact, he should be busiest at this tof the year, since it was now right before the New Year. Yet, he had the tto gaze at the snow now.
He seemed to be staring at something, yet also at nowhere in particular. The look in his eyes was distant, even more ethereal than the drifting snow itself.
"Nicholas," I called out softly.
I had the feeling that if I didn't call him, he would freeze over and merge with the winter landscape. I wanted to talk to him about my plans to go abroad, though I had already braced myself for his likely opposition. He turned his head, his expression cold and stoic. Indifference was palpable on his chiseled features, but his expression eventually softened as he fixed his gaze on me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Chere," he said calmly.
His coat was spread wide open like a beast's jaws, envelopingas soon as I sidled up to him. Only my head wasn't wrapped in his coat, so he closed his eyes and rested his head against mine. Snowflakes landed on his long lashes, making them tremble under the weight. He nudgedwith his nose as if urgingon.
I stared at him. Gazing at the inviting look on his face, I suddenly remembered something I'd once written In a journal.
I used to be obsessed with soap operas, and during my most infatuated phase, I wrote, "I want to tackle him into the snow, roll around, and kiss him." It felt like I'd been struck by lightning-was this a coincidence? Wanting to please him, I stood on tiptoes and pecked his lip. But I lost my balance the moment I touched him.
As Nicholas toppled backward, his billowing coat sent snowflakes flying everywhere, covering both of us from head to toe.
Our disheveled appearance took away sof the romance and added a touch of humor, even making him press his lips together in a faint smile as he reached out to smooth my messy hair. "It's cold! Get up!" I struggled to get up, but he didn't let me.
"I won't let you get cold," he rasped into my ear.
Holdingtightly, he made sure that my body didn't cin contact with the ground and shieldedfrom the wind. We didn't roll around in the snow next, but we didRiss....
en Our moment of intimacy was cut short by a sneeze.
Nicholas pickedup and carriedinto the bathroom. "Take a warm bath, and when you cout, I +25 BONUS Chapter 0380 have a gift for you." His gentle voice clearly indicated that he was in a good mood, but I still hadn't found the right moment to tell him about my plans.
"Achoo!" I sneezed again.
"Go take a bath. I'll fix you sginger tea." I nodded. "No rush. You should wash up in the guest bathroom too. It's almost New Year, so don't catch a cold." Nicholas shook his head, looking calm. "I'm fine." Then, he turned and left the room.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA hot bath was just what I needed after catching a cold. When I cout of the bathroom, I was greeted by a steaming cup of ginger tea by the door.
It was a large cup of ginger tea. I didn't feel like drinking that much, so I carried it withto the study to find Nicholas.
Propping his head against his hand on the couch, he dozed off with a om frown on his face. A warm smile on his face.
crossed his face when he saw me.
"Chere. I have a surprise for you."
I handed him the ginger tea and gestured for him to drink it, note om expecting much from the so-called surprise. It was almost New Year, so I thought it was just another holiday gift. en Pullinginto his lap, Nicholas took a sip of the ginger tea and transferred it to my mouth with a kiss.
"I've been meaning to give you shares in Jones Corporation, but ve been too busy with everything going on with my dad. What do you think? Do you like it?"