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Alicia stood between Reba and Harvey, an infuriating smile on her face, her arms crossed over her chest. Reba yanked her hand away from Harvey’s grasp, grabbed her bag, and prepared to leave. Suddenly, Harvey grabbed her hand again, stopping
her.
“We’re not done yet,” Harvey said in his distinctive, charismatic voice.
Alicia red, pulling Harvey’s hand away from Reba. “Have you lost your mind? In case you forgot, this woman right here is the one who cunningly used me of causing her ident! Wake up, Harvey! She just wanted to use you. Don’t be fooled!” she ranted furiously.
Alicia’s words didn’t provoke Reba at all. She snorted disdainfully and looked up sharply at her ex–husband. “Shame on you!” she hissed in his face then quickly walked out of the cafe without ncing at Alicia.
“Becky, wait!” Harvey shouted.
“Harvey, for God’s sake, you know what will happen if you leave me?” Alicia threatened,
Reba shivered instantly, slowing her steps and looking back at Alicia holding Harvey’s hand. ‘What does that devil woman really want from Harvey?”
As Reba stood by the roadside waiting for a cab, a motorcycle sped by and nearly hit her, but someone quickly pulled her to safety, She looked up in shock to find Nichs gazing at her with concern.
“Nic?” Reba whispered, astonished.
Nichs sighed in relief. “Thank God you’re okay.” He released Reba from his embrace and straightened her slightly disheveled hair.
Reba frowned, certain Nichs’s presence wasn’t a coincidence. “Why a suddenly here?” she asked, not bothering to hide her suspicion. First Alicia, now Nichs Reba was sure they had a connection.
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Nichs gave a small smile. “I asked one of the Arnault Saverio crew, and they said you came here,” he replied casually.
“Really? I don’t recall telling anyone,” Reba murmured, uncertain. Nichs smiled.
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“You told Dave. Do you want me to call him?”
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“No, sorry. So why did you follow me here?” Reba asked, ncing into the cafe to see Harvey and Alicia, but arge potted nt blocked her view.
Nichs sighed. “I need you toe with me to the hospital.”
“What? Why are you going to the hospital?” <b>Reba </b>asked, frowning in confusion.
“Can we talk in my car?” Nichs pointed to a car parked not far from where they were talking. Reba clenched her cold fingers, wondering why staying away from Nichs was so hard for her.
“I think I may have cancer,” Nichs said abruptly.
Reba stared in shock. “What? You’re joking, right? There’s no way you have cancer. You’re the healthiest person I know,” she replied incredulously.
Nichs gave a thin smile. “I’m just as skeptical as you, but the hospitalb results will prove it,” he muttered bitterly. Reba looked deeply at Nichs, wanting to make sure he was serious, but she found no hint of deception.
“Okay then,” Reba said. No matter how annoyed she was with Nichs, she couldn’t ignore him when he needed her. She suddenly heard a loud snort as they were about to get into the car. She turned to see Alicia ring at her while holding Harvey’s arm.
“Look at her! She doesn’t look miserable or heartbroken. She’s even enjoying life with her high school boyfriend. So save your empathy for someone who needs it most, and that person is me!” Alicia shouted at Harvey, loud enough for Reba and Nichs to hear.
Reba paused, feeling the urge to pick up a rock and throw it at Alicia, but Nichs shook his head and said, “Engaging with crazy people will only make you look just as crazy.”
“You’re right,” Reba said, stepping into the car elegantly. From the rearview mirror, she could see Alicia still trying to make Harvey smile, but failing as Harvey’s eyes. remained focused on Nichs’s car, as if he wanted to jump out and force Reba toe back.
Nichs’s car weaved through the heavy New York City traffic. Reba leaned back in her seat, ncing at Nichs and studying his face intently. “So what made you think you have cancer?” she asked, curious because Nichs <i>didn’t </i>seem sick at all. Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.
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Nichs sighed deeply. “I never told you this but I often have severe headaches that sometimes make me vomit. So, a while ago, I had it checked, and the doctor said abnormal cells were growing in my head. Today, I want to confirm what those cells <b>are</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>
Suddenly, Reba was overwhelmed with guilt. She knew she shouldn’t have doubted Nichs. She had known him since high school; how could she think there was a connection between Nichs and Alicia?
“I’m sorry-”
“No, it’s fine! I’ve prepared myself for the worst,” Nichs replied calmly, his reaction making Reba feel even more guilty.
A few minutester, they arrived at the hospital. Despite feeling exhausted from a day of shooting and photo sessions, Reba apanied Nichs inside..
“That’s my doctor,” Nichs said, pointing to an office named Chloe Donovan on its door. Reba nodded slowly. “Should I go in with you?”
Nichs shook his head. “No<i>, </i>just wait here, okay? I’d feel morefortable seeing the doctor alone,” he said, standing up and gently ruffling Reba’s hair..
“Okay.”
Reba nodded slowly, wondering why Nichs asked her toe if he didn’t want her with him when he saw the doctor. She watched Nichs’s back as he walked away, briefly considering that he might be lying. However, seeing the hospital’s credibility made her dismiss the thought; that such a hospital couldn’t employ an unqualified doctor.
About thirty minutester, Nichs emerged from the doctor’s office, holding arge envelope that looked like MRI results. Reba stood up, looking at Nichs impatiently.
“How was it?” she asked, taking the envelope from his hand.
Nichs slumped into a chair next to Reba and sighed deeply. He stared at the floor, nervously clenching his fingers. “Stage three gliostoma,” he said, his voice choked with emotion.
Reba’s eyes widened in shock. “What? Are you sure about this?”
Nichs nodded stiffly. He bent over, covering his face with his hands. “I’ve never been
this scared in my life…”
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“Oh Nic, I’m sorry. We’ll get through this together, okay?” Reba said, gently rubbing Nichs’s back.
Suddenly, Nichs straightened up, looking at Reba with hope. “Marry me!”