NovelOnline| Chapter 0056 Nicholas treatedas if I were his sworn enemy. To an outsider, it might seem like he was the one who had taken the stab instead of Claudia.
"Pete and Silas aren't part of this, Nicholas. Let's keep irrelevant people out of it," I said.
Nicholas had mentioned throwingin jail before, but clung to a flicker of optimism. I believed I'd be safe if I could uncover evidence proving my innocence Now, it seemed his words held weight. He showed no limits in his behavior when it cto Claudia. I didn't realize how callous he could be toward me. Nicholas pushedlike this for one of two reasons-either to retaliate for Claudia or to makeplead. But I couldn't bring myself to do either.
"Irrelevant? You must have been quite satisfied seeing Legal Ace go after me, huh?" His gaze darkened as it rested on me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI glanced up at him with a smile. "Is my satisfaction that obvious, Nicholas? I'm eagerly counting down the days until I uncover the truth. I'll prove you wrong!" I'd never been this bold and assertive around him. The oldhad always been gentle and compliant. Perhaps he had almost forgotten who I really was.
Before our marriage, both our families were exploring a potential marriage alliance. I took a bold step and confessed my feelings to him openly and sincerely. I admitted I had admired him for years.
Nicholas was taken aback by the intensity of my emotions and seemed skeptical of my sincerity. He viewed my confession as a flirtatious gesture, especially since after we got married, I didn't shy away from flirting to spend more twith him in bed.
I slowly refined my rough edges to please him and his parents. Perhaps he had forgotten this confident and open side ofin quite a while.
Little by little, I would reveal the true woman I was, and eventually, he would understand a woman likewould never be his again.
The most satisfying revenge against a scoundrel was to grow into a better version of myself.
My defiance challenged Nicholas' authority. His voice grew calmer, but I knew it was merely the quiet before his storm.
He said, "No matter how much you rave here, it won't change the fact that Claudia had to get 20 stitches because of you. Ariana, refusing to repent will cwith a cost." He eyedas though I were someone trapped, with no say in my fate. "If you've got the tto seek help here, you'd be better off heading hand asking Claudia for forgiveness. Ariana, go apologize to Claudia!" I raised an eyebrow, seeing where he was going with this. So, he was hoping I would apologize to Claudia.
Neither of her parents calledto berate me, but Nicholas, being the protective brother, couldn't stand aside and rushed to defend her honor.
1/2 Chapter 0050 Yet, hearing such of his words so often had dulled my sensitivity, and I no longer felt fear. Instead, a quiet sadness lingered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Nicholas, why have you never placed your trust ineven once?"
I was genuinely puzzled and sincerely hoped he could helpunderstand. I looked into his eyes against the backlight and glimpsed something fleeting, but it slipped from my grasp.
"You shouldn't have done it in the first place if you don't want the world to find out. I don't believe in too many coincidences in this world. Just know F that even if you're hooking up with Silas, he won't be your salvation." All I could manage was a wry smile.
Nicholas had already unfairly accused me. "So, who should I hook up with to save myself? Pete?" I deliberately provoked him, eager to see his calm demeanor falter.
To my disappointment, he didn't react as expected. "Sure. Go ahead. See if he's brave enough to take that chance with you." "Well then, let's test it out." I pushed Nicholas aside and returned to our table. Silas had risen. "I was about to clooking for you." RULE #1 choose married women They have reason to keep things secret, as do you.
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