Chapter 176


    Chapter 176 I Love You, Nichs


    The mere thought of the scene made Nancy feel as if a gaping wound had been torn open in her heart.


    Blood gushed out, causing her intense pain that made her gasp for relief. However, the pain persisted,


    and she found herself in excruciating agony. In truth, she had always wanted to ask that question, but


    shecked the courage and the right to do so. Her heart was left in suspense after posing the question.


    Julian’s tall figure froze for a moment. She actually called me “darling!” Her intentions couldn’t be more


    obvious. But… do I reciprocate those feelings? Who is she referring to? Unable toprehend her


    question, he chose to remain silent instead of answering.


    After receiving no response for a prolonged period, Nancy furrowed her brow and released her grip on


    Julian’s arm. She slouched on the couch, closing her eyes and saying with a self-deprecatingugh.


    “You don’t deny it. You do like them, after all. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have asked.” Indeed, with stunning


    looks and an attractive figure, any man would desire a woman like that. Why wouldn’t he? He’s right;


    even without me, he wouldn’tck female attention. He could still lead a happy and carefree life, while


    I’m the only one holding onto the past.


    “Nancy, you’re foolish and naive. Why must you fall in love? Why can’t you let go?” she muttered to


    herself. In her heart, she had already scolded herself countless times, but it was futile; she couldn’t let


    go, no matter what. She still loved him. What can I do? I still love him deeply. Seeing him with those


    women tore her heart apart. She longed to cry, but she didn’t want to shed tears in his presence or be


    looked down upon by him again. “Leave,” she said despite her difort.


    Julian was somewhat concerned about her current state. “Can you manage on your own?”


    “Yes, I can.”


    “Alright.” Julian nodded, then pushed the door open and departed.


    In an instant, the sound of the door closing reached Nancy’s ears. He left! He actually lefi. Tears


    immediately streamed down her cheeks. Her heart ached as if someone was pulling at it with a million.


    strings, causing every breath to feel like inhaling des,


    Stumbling into the bathroom, she turned on the shower and crouched under the showerhead.


    The water from the showerhead was initially ice-cold, causing Nancy to shiver uncontrobly. She


    desperately wrapped her arms around herself. Eventually, the water warmed up, and a hint of warmth


    gradually spread through her body.


    The hot shower water poured down fiercely, filling the bathroom with steam. It was only at this moment


    that she could feel her own heartbeat; otherwise, she would have suspected that she had died.


    Nevertheless, her heart continued to ache immensely.


    Nichs’ car had just arrived when Julian descended the stairs. He narrowed his dark eyes, staring


    intently at thetter’s tall figure. Thank goodness he came downstairs, otherwise, I wouldn’t have


    spared him! Then, he stepped out of the car and hurriedly rushed towards Nancy’s apartment


    The door to her apartment was tightly shut Fortunately, after his previous visit, he had saved his own


    fingerprint as a precautionary measure, allowing him to effortlessly open the door Upon entering the


    apartment, he immediately began searching frantically “Nancy he called out as he searched


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    ichs


    However, there was no sign of Nancy in the living room or her bedroom, causing him to panic. He


    called out loudly. “Nancy…”


    Suddenly, he heard the sound of running watering from the bathroom.


    Without the slightest hesitation, he pushed open the bathroom door. When he saw Nancy sitting on the


    floor, her clothes drenched and her hair disheveled, he hurried over and lifted her up, his heart aching.


    “Nancy, what happened? Are you okay?” As he held her in his arms, his first thought was whether she


    was unwell. “Tell me, is something hurting you?”


    At that moment, Nancy finally opened her eyes. When she saw his face bing clearer before her,


    she couldn’t hold back any longer. She burst into tears, but those tears were quickly washed away by


    the water.


    Nevertheless, Nichs continued to cup her face in both hands, gently wiping away her tears as if she


    were a delicate treasure. His voice was filled with tenderness as he asked while wiping her tears,


    “Nancy, where does it hurt?”


    Wasn’t he cold and indifferent towards me in the private room, treating me like a stranger? Why is he


    suddenly being so kind to me again? Tears streamed down Nancy’s cheeks as she stared at him,


    saying pitifully. “I hurt everywhere. Her slender fingers reached out and clutched his shirt over his


    chest. “But here…. Here’s where it hurts the most. Nichs, you know what? It hurts here. It hurts so,


    so much. I want the pain to stop, but… I can’t control it. I really can’t,” she continued, sobbing harder


    and harder. “Tell me, how can I make it stop hurting? How can I stop feeling miserable?”


    “I’m sorry, Nancy. It’s my fault; I shouldn’t have let you drink. Let me take you to see a doctor right.


    away,” replied Nichs. He believed she was feeling unwell due to alcohol.


    Nancy smiled and grabbed his hand, saying, “Nichs, you’re so foolish. It’s not my body that hurts,


    but my heart. It’s my heart, right here, that aches. Do you understand?” With that, she tilted her head


    back, letting the shower water pour down fiercely on her face, as if it were the only way to alleviate her


    pain, even just a little. Wrapping her arms around herself once more, she continued to crouch under


    the showerhead, her head drooping. Deep inside, she felt incredibly distressed.


    Suddenly, a faint sob apanied by the sound of water reached Nichs’ ears. Though faint, it was


    distinct enough for him to hear.


    Nancy lifted her head, softly crying. “Nichs, how could you treat me like this? Do you know how


    much it hurts?”


    “I’m sorry, Nancy. Nichs caressed her cheek, finding himself unable to say anything else except


    apologies. All he could do was continuously apologize.


    “I don’t want your apologies! What’s the point of apologies, anyway? I love you so deeply that it hurts.


    but all you do is make me feel devastated and miserable. You were embracing those two women and


    treated me with such indifference; you treated me like a stranger and showed no concern for me.


    Nichs, I’m in agony. My heartache is unbearable. Sob…” Nancymented. With each word she


    uttered, her heartbreak intensified. “My grandfather is gone, and I have no family left-no mother, no


    father, no rtives. I thought you would protect me, but you didn’t Not only that, but you consistently


    break my heart. Nichs, you know what? I already had nothing left, but I wasn’t afraid because I still


    had you. But now, I don’t even have you. I love you, I truly, deeply love you. Can you please not


    abandon me she continued, her eyes filling with tears.