Chapter 274


    Chapter 274 I Can’t Lose You


    Whitney looked at Nicole’s dark expression and then sheforted, “Miss Nicole, don’t worry. If even I


    can find out the truth, the Gardner Family can surely find it too. Queenie is finished!”


    Nicole shook her head. She didn’t care about Queenie now. What she cared about were herself and


    Hayden.


    “Whitney?” Nicole suddenly called out, to which Whitney hurriedly responded, “I’m here. What’s the


    matter?”


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    “Is news about Colton’s child going viral online?” Nicole asked.


    Sincest night, Nicole has been in a slump and didn’t pay attention to any news on the Inte.


    Whitney knew what Nicole was thinking, so the former didn’t hide it and said, “Yes. Wendy’s birthday


    party was lively. Your design, Triton Studio’s jewelry, and Mrs. Gardner’s words were all trending.”


    Nicole closed her eyes as a hint of helplessness shed across her face. If the Gardner Family didn’t


    suppress the news, it meant they would never give up on Hayden.


    When Whitney finished speaking, she hesitated as she saw Nicole’s tiredness. However, she still


    asked, “Miss Nicole, did you and President Gardnere to a conclusion during your discussion this


    morning?”


    Nicole opened her eyes and rubbed her temples. “He said he is willing to marry me and give Hayden


    and I an official status.”


    Whitney was surprised upon hearing that.


    The Gardner Family was amazing. Although Gardner Apparel was not as well-known, the technology of


    their businesses was one of the best in the world. Such an influential family business would surely be


    advantageous.


    “Did you agree?” Whitney asked with gleaming eyes.


    Whitney knew about Zachary’s crush on Nicole. Presently, he was still abroad, resisting his father for


    Nicole.


    “No.” Nicole nodded.


    Although she didn’t dislike Colton, it did not mean she would marry him. They had a professional


    rtionship and they didn’t have to force themselves into a marriage.


    Looking at Nicole’s hesitation, Whitney finally shut up.


    “Miss Nicole, please think about this. You can discuss it with Hayden too. He is not as fragile as you


    think.”


    That kiddo is very clever. He must have already gotten the information that I investigated earlier.


    No wonder he’s always so clingy to Colton. He must have figured out his birth father is Colton from the


    beginning.


    “I know. Thank you, Whitney,” Nicole replied with a wry smile.


    She had never been so confused since she gave birth to Hayden four years ago.


    Meanwhile, Whitney didn’t say anything else and went upstairs with herptop, leaving Nicole alone.


    …


    At 8.00PM, a doorbell rang in the vi. Nicole wondered who woulde over sote.


    As soon as she opened the door, she was greeted with a hug. Nicole knew it was Zachary as soon as


    she smelled the familiar scent.


    Zachary hugged Nicole so tightly that he almost crushed her in his arms. He greedily breathed in her


    scent as they stood at the doorway, and they hugged for five minutes.


    After a while, Nicole was ufortable being squished in his embrace, so she pushed on his chest


    and asked, “Zach, what’s wrong? What happened?”


    Zachary finally let go of Nicole. “Nicole, I’m scared. I’m afraid of losing you!”


    Nicole looked up and found herself face to face with a fatigued Zachary. He had stubble on his chin and


    he looked rather haggard.


    Seeing Zachary looking at herself with watery eyes, Nicole knew what he was feeling.


    “Let’s talk after youe in. We can’t just stand at the door, can we?” Nicole murmured with a light


    smile.


    Zachary came closer. As soon as he closed the door, he hugged Nicole and kissed her.