NovelOnlineChapter 0040 Nicholas letgo, not because of our past, but because Claudia was expecting him. He commanded, "Dry your tears. Watch your words when we get back." The journey back to Hawk Manor was silent, with none of us saying a word.
I sat in the passenger seat, while Claudia, clearly scared, huddled into Nicholas' arms, appearing almost lifeless. She clung to him as usual, their bodies pressed together. Nicholas' hand rested on Claudia's head, their interaction intimate and familiar.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA profound sadness engulfedas I reflected on my passive role in their relationship.
Suddenly, I noticed that the rearview mirror was angled oddly. When I glanced up, Nicholas caught my eye.
There seemed to be a strange connection between us, our gazes meeting more frequently than mere chance would allow. Even with his dear Claudia in his arms, he continued to steal glances in my direction. There was a distinct contrast between the atmosphere in the backseat and my solitary space. Yet, Nicholas tried to bridge it by stealing glances at me.
The unsettling vibe leftbreathless, its heaviness bearing down on my chest like a weight I couldn't shake off.
I shut my eyes and leaned against the car window to avoid his gaze. Yet, his voice still reached my ears.
"Your professor informedthat missing more classes could jeopardize your graduation. No one from the Hawks has ever Tailed to graduate from college.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'm sorry, Nick," said Claudia "I'm considering transferring you to another college." Claudia's head dropped upon hearing his words. I assumed. she felt ashamed over her poor grades, but she suddenly sat up straight. Her voice quivered with emotions as she asked, " Ariana, is it your idea forto transfer to another college?" Her sudden question caughtoff guard, leavingmomentarily speechless. I opened my eyes, finding Nicholas casually crossing his right leg over his left, seemingly unconcerned about explaining himself.
I made myself seem innocent. "Claudia, why would you even assthat?" Staring at me, Claudia suddenly exclaimed, "Ariana, why did you change outfits?" Her surprise was palpable in her eyes. The directness of her question madefeel a twinge of shas if I was the other woman and had committed sindiscretion with Nicholas upstairs just moments ago.
I turned to meet her gaze squarely. "I just decided to change. my clothes. Is that an issue?" I had boundaries and couldn't let her keep pushingaround.
"N-Nothing... I'm just curious why Nick is suggesting I transfer to another college. I thought you guys preferred havingaway from home," Claudia said, tugging at Nicholas' sleeve. She avoided meeting my eyes and instead turned to him with an innocent expression. Nicholas eventually said calmly, "It's not about anyone else. You know the reason."
Claudia's hopeful look faded as he failed to give her a satisfactory m explanation She said, "Nick, I've already handled that guy." Nicholas gave her a stern look. "Tellthe truth." "Nick-" "Remember our promise? No lying to me."
Nicholas' words madereflect. While there was no promise between Nicholas, and me, there was one between him and Claudia. The identity of the guy they mentioned remained unclear to me.
Claudia seemed burdened by something she found difficult to talk about. She covered her face with both hands, let out a sorrowful sob, and lapsed into silence. X
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