Chapter 155
Chapter 155 Nichs, Did You Come Here On Purpose?
Nancy asked angrily, “Why did you lie to me?” Her face was pouting, and Luke, sensing the situation,
tactfully excused himself.
“Please have a seat,” Nichs said calmly.
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Hisposure was in stark contrast to her anger, as he appeared unfazed by the situation, almost as if
he found everything inconsequential. Yet, strangely, the calmer he seemed, the more infuriated she
became.
“I won’t sit down,” Nancy asserted, rejecting Nichs’ offer and persisting in her inquiry. “I just want to
know why you lied to me.”
As she pressed the issue, he lifted his gaze, and his deep, jet-ck eyes locked onto hers. Then, in a
hushed tone, he uttered, “Fear.”
It was a single word, yet it left Nancy momentarily stunned. She couldn’t understand why Nichs
would be afraid, prompting her to ask, “Why would you fear? Fear of what?” She couldn’t believe the
response she was hearing.
He abruptly stood up and took her hand, guiding her to a more secluded area within the hotel. There,
he held her frail shoulders with a touch of desperation in his voice,
confessing, “Because I was afraid that you would distance yourself from me once you found out the
truth.”
Nancy, her emotions in turmoil, pushed him away, asserting, “You shouldn’t have lied to me then. Your
deceit has only driven us further apart. Do you know how terrified I was. when I believed I had lost my
sanity and was dragging a stranger to rest with me? I even thought… thankfully…” At this point, she fell
abruptly silent, her realization gradually sinking in.
“What are you thankful for?” he inquired.
“Never mind,” Nancy said and cast her eyes down. She thought, Thankfully it wasn’t someone else, but
him. Did he know how scared I was at the time? While pondering Linda’s words, Nancy felt a growing
need to seek rity, and she found the courage to ask, “I have a question to ask you.”
“Go ahead.”
Nancy hesitated, feeling a bit shy, but determined to seek the truth, she continued, “Linda mentioned
that you came to Swania just to find me. Is that true?” Despite her reservations, a glimmer of hope
lingered within her. Her heart raced as she waited for his response, creating an anxious anticipation.
What would he say? Is it the truth? She held her breath, eagerly awaiting his reply..
Nichs, reflecting on how he nearly made a mistake that frightened her, cast his gaze downward and
calmly replied, “No. It just so happened that I had some business to attend. to here. Luke mentioned
coming to visit Linda and surprising her, so we came together. Meeting you was a coincidence.”
Unfortunately, Nichs’ answer did not align with what Nancy had been hoping for. Her eyes, which
had momentarily brightened, quickly dimmed as a wave of bitterness and disappointment washed over
her. It was a reminder that expectations often led to greater disappointments.
However, she found herself at a loss-what could she do in this situation? The weight of disappointment
bore heavily on her chest, creating an unsettling difort. Resolute in her efforts to maintain
composure, she raised her head and mustered a smile. “Thank you for your honest answer.” She
continued, “It’s reasonable for friends to travel together. I understand.” With that, she turned away
abruptly and left in haste.
Her departure was driven by fear-fear of inadvertently revealing her disappointment, loneliness, and
unhappiness if she stayed any longer. Nancy imagined that, at that moment, Nichs would merely
regard her as a spectacle, a source of amusement. She had overthought a seemingly straightforward
trip, forgetting that both of them were divorced and moving on separate paths. Inwardly, she chastised
herself, Nancy, you fool. You’re divorced. What were you expecting?
After reaching the hotel, Nancy swiftly packed her belongings and headed for the airport. It was only
upon her arrival at the airport that she phoned Linda, exining, “Linda, I’m. sorry. I’m already at the
airport, and I n to return home today.”
Linda, surprised by the abrupt change in ns, asked, “What? You’ve only been here for two days.
Weren’t you supposed to leave tomorrow? I’ll send you off.”
“No thanks.” Nancy shook her head, declining Linda’s offer. She continued, “Actually, I know that you
have a busy schedule on the set, and you took leave specifically for me. I’m sure you’ll be working all
night after this and…” Her voice trailed off as she contemted the next point, her tone growing
noticeably quieter. “I asked him about it, and he denied. it. He said it wasn’t true. He mentioned that it
was Luke who wanted to give you a surprise. So, Luke didn’t inform you in advance, but he dide
along with him.”
Linda, upon hearing Nancy’s words, was suddenly filled with regret. She med herself, thinking that if
she hadn’t mentioned it, Nancy might not have inquired, sparing her from another emotional blow. “I’m
sorry, Linda. I…” She tried to exin and console Nancy, but the right words eluded her.
“It’s okay, Linda. I know you did it for my own good. How could I me you? I just don’t want to see him
right now. Once you’ve finished filming and returned, there’s still plenty of time for us to meet up.”
Linda reluctantly hung up the phone. “All right, Nancy. You must take care and stay safe on your way
back.”
“Don’t worry; I will.”
After the call, Linda sighed with sorrow as she left the bedroom.
Luke, who overheard the conversation, asked, “What happened?”
“Nichs,” Linda muttered through gritted teeth.
“What did he do to upset you?”
“It’s all my fault. If it weren’t for me, Nancy wouldn’t have asked, and she wouldn’t have had to endure
another emotional blow. I defended him, thinking he came here to pursue Nancy, but in the end, it’s not
true. He came here on a business trip and happened to run. into her.” Linda’s frustration and regret
grew with each word. “Scoundrel! He infuriates. me.” The more she spoke, the angrier she felt.
Luke was puzzled by the situation. “Nichs happened to… Who told you that?”
“He told Nancy himself!”
He shook his head in disbelief. “It’s impossible. He came here specifically to pursue Nancy.”
“Never mind. I can’t trust any of you anymore.”
“I swear,” Luke said solemnly. “Nichs indeed came here specifically to pursue Nancy. It wasn’t a
coincidence.”
“Never mind.” Linda shook her head. “It’s pointless to dwell on these things now. Nancy has already
returned.”
“She has returned? When did this happen?”
“Just now.”
Luke immediately phoned Nichs, delivering some distressing news. “I regret to inform you that your
ex-wife has already departed.”
Nichs was taken aback and ill-prepared for the news. “What did you just say?” After ending the call,
he promptly attempted to contact Nancy, only to find her phone switched
off.
As Nancy’s ne soared into the sky, she closed her eyes and settled into her seat,
yearning for some much-needed rest. The two-hour journey passed swiftly, leaving her exhausted upon
reaching home. She opted for a quick meal of instant noodles before. retiring to bed.
However, her peaceful respite was abruptly shattered by the sound of the doorbell. ncing at the
clock, she realized it was already 10.00 P.M., indicating that she had slept. for nearly four hours. The
incessant chime outside her door persisted, creating at disruptivemotion.
Anxious about the unexpected disturbance, Nancy pondered who could be at the door. It couldn’t be
Linda; therefore, the question lingered-who could it be? With her fatigued body, she mustered the
strength to open the door. As she did so and caught sight of the figure waiting on the other side, she
was ovee with instant and profound shock.