“Slowly.”


    Nichs tightly held Kimberly’s fingers as if he didn’t want to let go. Gently, he guided the woman into the airport towards the ne that would take them to Enndter this evening.


    After making sure Kimberly wasfortably seated, Nichs began fastening her seatbelt and didn’t forget to wrap a nket around her. Nichs’s simple gestures always managed to melt Kimberly’s heart.


    During the flight, Kimberly chose to sleep more. Even after having dinner, it didn’t take long for her to pull the nket over herself again. Perhaps it was the effect of the medication she had taken. While she slept, asionally her long, curled eyshes would flutter gracefully, making Nichs want to gently caress them.


    Once he was sure Kimberly had fallen asleep, Nichs decided to join her in resting. However, just a few hours into his sleep, turbulence within the ne made Kimberly wake up, and she reflexively clung tightly to Nichs’s arm.


    Realizing that Kimberly was frightened, Nichs quickly embraced her, holding her tightly and gently stroking her arms and hair.


    “I’m scared,” Kimberly whispered softly as she woke up.


    Nichs tightened his embrace once more.


    “Don’t worry, I’m here. I won’t let go until we arrive. You can go back to sleep now. I’ll wake you up as soon as wend.” Kimberly nodded in agreement and returned to her slumber.


    After more than a dozen hours in the air, the ne they were on finally arrived at London Heathrow Airport in Ennd. Seeing Kimberly still asleep, Nichs gently tried to wake her.


    “Look,


    Your face looks really beautiful when you’re still like this.


    Oh my, why do I feel so fond of her lips every time I see them?”


    Nichs chuckled to himself. He quickly dismissed any impure thoughts that crossed his mind.


    Don’t be crazy, Nichs.


    Please don’t be crazy.


    “Kimberly, wake up.”


    Nichs loosened his embrace and softly whispered while gently stroking Kimberly’s cheek. It took several calls of her name until she finally woke up and became aware.


    “Have we arrived?” Kimberly asked as she rubbed her eyes.


    Nichs nodded. “Hmm…” Nichs yawned. “We’ve arrived in Ennd. How do you feel? Are you feeling better?”


    Kimberly adjusted her sitting position and raised both hands to stretch her stiff muscles.


    “Much better, but my body feels a bit stiff.”


    Nichs smirked.


    “I should be the oneining about stiffness, not you, especially since you’ve been leaning on my shoulder and chest all this time.”


    Kimberly raised an eyebrow. “I didn’t ask you to hug me. You’re the one who wanted to take advantage, right?”


    “Tsk, you don’t know how to say thank you,” Nichs said, then stood up from his seat and took Kimberly’s wrist. He held it tightly and led her to disembark from the ne.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    “Whoa!” eximed Kimberly. The woman couldn’t stop smiling as she looked at the scenery and the hustle and bustle around her. It was her first time setting foot in Ennd. Before she had run away from Opa Arthur’s house, she used to travel abroad frequently for vacations or holidays. But Ennd had never been her destination until now. Perhaps this time she should thank Nichs. Because of him, she had been able to travel this far.


    Nichs, who was secretly observing the woman next to him, could only smile faintly. Somehow, a warm feeling enveloped his heart as he watched Kimberly looking so happy beside him.


    Upon arriving outside the airport, someone Nichs knew well was waiting for him leisurely. A tall and graceful woman with curly hair, dressed casually and sporting famous brand sneakers.


    “Wee Home,” the woman greeted as she kissed Nichs’s cheek and hugged him tightly.


    Nichs let go of Kimberly’s hand, then returned the hug.


    “Long time no see, honey,” Nichs replied, loosening his embrace.


    Kimberly, who witnessed this affectionate scene, remained silent and looked away. She was starting to feel a bit annoyed. Or perhaps a hint of jealousy was creeping in.


    “So, is she your fiancée?” the woman asked in a recognizable British ent.


    Nichs nodded in agreement. “Yes, she’s my ugly fiancée,” Nichs said with a smirk while ncing at Kimberly.


    The woman then stepped forward and suddenly hugged Kimberly. “Wee to your new home,” she said as she released the hug. “Let me introduce myself, I’m Chelsea, Nichs’s little sister,” she said afterward.


    Oh my goodness.


    I thought this woman was Nichs’s girlfriend.


    Or perhaps even an ex who had left him in the past.


    “Turns out she’s his sister,” Kimberly muttered to herself. “His sister and she’s this beautiful.” She let out a slow breath and smiled faintly at Chelsea. “I’m Kimberly. Thank you for the wee.”


    “You’re very wee, sista,” Chelsea replied with a smile, then she reached for Kimberly’s hand, leading her towards the car that would take them to Nichs’s residence.


    The car moved at a moderate pace, and once again, Kimberly was captivated by the sights of Ennd. The neatly lined old buildings were a feast for her eyes. Not to mention the bustling yet charmingly beautiful cityscape with vehicles moving about. It was noisy but still wrapped in a certain beauty. From behind the window, Kimberly eagerly gazed until the car they were in arrived at Hyde Park Penthouse, the most luxurious apartment in the city of Ennd.


    “Have we arrived?” Kimberly asked enthusiastically.


    Nichs nodded. “We’ve arrived at my apartment.” He then opened the car door and extended his hand to Kimberly.


    Still feeling a bit confused, Kimberly epted Nichs’s hand. Without asking too many questions, she followed Nichs and Chelsea into the apartment building. When they reached the 10th floor, they entered a unit that she assumed belonged to Nichs.


    “I’ll just drop you off here. I have other things to attend to. Remember, sis, your event starts at 7, so make sure you’re notte this evening,” Nichs said as he kissed his sister’s cheek briefly before leaving. Kimberly could see the affection Nichs had for his younger sister. Or was Nichs the type of man who was gentle and caring after all?


    “I thought we were going to stay at your parents’ house?” Kimberly asked, curious. She had been trying to hold back from asking, but her curiosity got the best of her.


    “I just want to maintain our privacy. Besides, I’m afraid you wouldn’t befortable staying with them.”


    Kimberly nodded in response to Nichs’s exnation. His words did make sense. It would probably be awkward to stay with Nichs’s parents. Plus, they would likely be scrutinizing her every move.


    “Where’s my room then? I’d like to rest for a bit,” Kimberly inquired.


    Nichs then directed Kimberly to enter a room not far from the balcony. The room had a golden color theme, which seemed to be intentionally designed for a woman. But wait, was this the room that Nichs’s former fiancée used to upy?


    “Is this my room?” Kimberly asked to confirm. She entered and scanned the room, examining every corner. Her eyes noticed numerous knickknacks and women’s essories inside.


    “If you’re wondering, this used to be my former fiancée’s room. That’s why there are so many women’s items and decorations in here,” Nichs exined as if he could read what Kimberly was thinking at the moment.


    “Hmm, it’s not a problem. I think I’ll befortable here. So, where’s your room? We’re not sharing a room, are we?” Kimberly suddenly asked.


    Nichs raised an eyebrow. “Why?” he asked as he advanced towards Kimberly. “Do you want to share a room with me? Is that it?”


    Kimberly was taken aback. She even realized that her face had turned red with embarrassment upon hearing Nichs’s words. She had clearly made a mistake in asking such a question. “Are you really suggesting we sleep in the same room?” Nichs teased once again.


    “You’re absolutely crazy, Nick! Get out of my room quickly; I want to rest now,” Kimberly said as she pulled Nichs out of the room.


    Nichs chuckled at Kimberly’s reaction. In fact, he seemed even more enthusiastic about teasing the woman in front of him. “Alright, but before you close the door, can’t you give me a kiss?”


    “No way!” Kimberly immediately mmed her bedroom door shut, leaving Nichsughing heartily outside.