Nicole’s brown pitched as she heard Kenneth’s words. Her eyes were dark and unreadable, giving nothing away.
it and awkward.
When Auson appeared at the hospital room doorway, Kenneth and Heidi exchanged a knowing glance. They quietly stepped out to give Nicole and Aaron some privacy. te police he nodded to them before walking in Nicola was sitting up in bed. Her hand was still hooked up to the TV drip. The air between them was thick with tension, silent Neither of them was willing to be the first to speak
Aaron stepped closer to the bed. His gaze was fixed on Nicole’s face. “Were you scared?”
restore it. She had already learned that paintul lesson
voice was calm and conforting, but Nicole couldn’t forget how he had kept things from her. Once trust was broken, it was hard to co
She cleared her that, her tone polite and distant. “Thank you for helping this time, Mr. Compton. If there’s anything you need help with in the future, I’ll do my part without hesitation.
Macon fall a sudden distance between them when he heard her overly formal response. It was like an invisible wall had spring up, impossible to cross
He pressed his lips into a thin line to suppress his growing frustration and continued, “The men involved have already been sent to the police. The video that circulated online has been taken down. It won’t cause any problems for you anymore.”
Nicole ruined to look at him, her expression slowly freating over. “What video?”
She had been knapped, taken to a motel, and filmed?
Achill spread through her body as the realization sank in
If she hadn’t escaped when she did, not only would she have suffered unspeakable physical harm, but she would have also been traumatized and devastated. completely.
Her fingers clenched tightly around the TV cord that her knuckles turned white,
When she finally looked up again, she cralized aron’s gaze had never left her. It made her feel slightly uncomfortable.
“Me.Compon, is there something else you wanted to say?”
son’s gaze darkened. “When will it take for you to stop being angry?
It would have broken her
Nicole med calm. “You misunderstood, Mr. Compton. There’s no bad blood between us. I simply don’t have to have a contractual marriage with you. That’s all.”
Her worth felt a punch to the gat in all his 28 years. Nicole was the first person ever to make Aaron feel this way
A flicker of frustration flashed through his usually composed eyes. He was just about to explain when her phone rang, cutting him off. The words he had planned to say thed in his throat. Nicole owned sliginly. She hesitated for a moment but answered the call in front of him, choosing not to avoid it.
as this Ms Lawnce! This is the Serwood Police Department. Would you be able to come over for a statement?”
Nicole didn’t refuse. Her vote was slightly hourse as she replied, “I’ll head over now.”
She bung up and impedarely reached for the IV needle, intending to move in and leave.
Faron’s face darkened, and he stepped forward without hesitation to grables wisi Nicole’s hand stiffened. Her eyes slowly mat
“You haven’t even tished the drip. Why are you pulling it out?n
She want, just about to reply when his low, intense voice care again from above her, “this how a doctor Lakes rate of her health? Was he scolding her
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Nicole pressed her lips together. She felt uneasy with Aaron’s palm resting on the back of her hand. She wanted to poll away but ultimately didn’t.
“I’m fine now. The TV drip is just—”
Tore she could finish, Aaron cut her off firmly. “Whatever it is, fish it first. Going to the police station can wait. I’ll go with you.” His tone left no room for argument.
Nicole opened her mouth to protest, yet stopped. She had no choice but to give in.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the police station. Nicole was still wearing the jacket Aaron had insisted on draping over her shoulders.
But to Nicole, these gestures meant nothing. No matter how thoughtful they seemed, they stirred no emotion in her.
When they arrived, one of the officers spectfully nodded upon recognizing Aaron, who quietly motioned for them to speak directly to Nicole.
The officer stepped forward and said, “Ms Lawrence, one of the suspects insists on seeing you, we’ve tried everything, but he refuses to speak. We’re hoping you might be the key to getting through to him”
The efficer watched Nicole’s expression cautiously. He was worried this might be too much for her after everything she had been through.
who had nearly suffered such a traumatic experience would naturally be shaken. But Nicola showed no visible reaction
Just as she was about to nad in agreement, Aaron spoke after thinking momentarily,” go with you.”
“There’s need. Mr. Compton. You’ve already done more than enough,” she replied lady. Then, she turned to the officer. “Please take me there.
Aaron, stood in place, his eyes clouding with emotion. He pressed his tongue against the roof of his mouth in frustration,
In all his years of navigating the business world, he had never laped a problem he couldn’t solve. But now, for the first time, he was a loss. How could he make her stop being angry with him?
Be had no experience coating women, and what he had already done for Nicole had long surpassed the limits he thought he would never cross. Meanwhile, Nicole was led to the interrogation room, where she tow Victor in handcuffs.
Ha wounds had been treated, but his face was still pale from blood loss. Yet when he saw her, his eyes immediately lit up with agitation.
Upon seeing thin, the officer stepped forward, bolding a warning, “Stay calm, or you’ll lose whatever chance you have left!”
Our Victor locked han gate on Nicole, as if she were his only hope. “I told you, I’ll only talk to her! Get out! Otherwise, I swear I won’t say a word not even if it costs me my life!? hecule’s durves tensed slightly. Part of het wanted to hear what he had to my anyway. She kept her expression unreadable and said calmly, I speak to him alone.”
The officer stopped interfering and eventually stepped out of the interrogation room, leaving the two alone,
Nicole beaked at Vartai, her gaze cold and composed.
He took a deep breath, the emotions he had beed suppressing finally boating over. “I admit it, I was blinded by money and made a terrible mistake. But just because I’m behind has now don’t mean you’r sale, hole. Some wants you dead Sooner or later, they get to you.”
Even though Nicole had mentally prepared self for this, her body trembled almost imperceptibly. Hearing him say it aloud still sent a chill through her. Her fingers curled tightly into her
“So what are you trying to way?
Victor looked straight at her and sad in a low vice, “I’ll tell you who’s behind this but only if you agree to perform surgery on i
on my daughter.”
