Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE I stumbled my way out in the dark. But before I got far, Nicholas caught up to me. He said coldly, "I'll take you home." 'No need-' Before I could finish, he cutoff. "It's too late." "Douglas is waiting for me." 'Tell him to leave. Don't worry. I pulled my back earlier. Even if I wanted to do something, I couldn't." Nicholas spoke as if he was talking to himself. "Dragging your wrist doesn't count as being handsy, right?" The next moment, I felt a sudden pressure on my right wrist as Nicholas tightened his grip. His car had already stopped at the side of the villa, and he was leadingtoward it.
His walk seemed a little off. When I looked closely, I realized he wasn't kidding about his injury-his right steps were smaller than his left.
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I had once imagined walking with him in the courtyard after dinner, just hoping he would hold my hand. But it had been eight years of waiting.
I curled my fingers into a fist in his palm, feeling a pang of bitterness. Coral Villa was a place I'd cto despise.
Every tI was here, it felt like an invisible hand was squeezing my heart, indifferent to my well-being.
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The online storm was still brewing, and the story about Christopher's involvement in the 'naked, feast" Was still spreading. The rumors were a chaotic mess, seven suggesting that Claudia was the naked woman mentioned. The reason was simple. She liked older men, especially those over 50.
The trending topic had been all over the news, but Nicholas remained silent about it. I had assumed he had already dealt with it for Claudia, so there was no need for further discussion. For sreason, I found myself asking, "Why aren't you handling the online situation?" Nicholas' anger hadn't cooled. He shota sideways glance. "Are you out of your mind? Why would I waste my ton that?"