Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle

Chapter 55

Thea's chest felt tight, and her nose stung with the threat of tears This was the first time Nicolas had ever spoken to her in such a harsh tone. That video was full of flaws. Anyone who looked closely could tell that Thea was already in a terrible state back then.

Someone without a life jacket, and even couldn't swim, how could she possibly think of saving someone else?

But he didn't see that Nicolas was just like all those malicions prople, unwilling to believe her, not even for a second.

Holding back the tears that were on the verge of spilling over, Thra said, "Mr. Hendrix. I swear, I haven't done anything to betray you. As for the video. Before Thea could finish, her phone buzzed with an incoming call. The number was unknown.

Thea didn't intend to answer, but to her surprise, Nicolas reached over, grabbed her phone, and answered it.

"Thea, it's me, Jake. The other hand spoke first.

Thea's eyes widened. Jake? And then a wave of anger surged inside her. He has watched me nearly die, has left me in that state, and now he calls me?' Thea muttered. Thea reached out to end the call, but Nicolas restrained her hands casually. In a cold, detached tone, he said, "What do you

Jake's voice had a hint of guilt. "I saw the video online. I had no idea you would go that far for me.

Things were so chaotic at the time, Madelyn was having complications with her pregnancy, and we had to rush her to the hospital. She's been asking me to call you and apologize. You're not mad at her, right?" Thea almost laughed out loud from sheer disbelief. Her voice sharp, she spat. "You two should be grateful Tm still alive. Otherwise, you'd both have a death on your hands. I'd haunt you forever."

Jake's tone shifted instantly. "Thea, I don't even know what to say about your temper. You jumped into the water on your own to try to save me. Why didn't you just get on one of the lifeboats?

"If you're still upset, how about this: Madelyn and I will take you out for dinner one day, and I'll make it up good?

Thea was completely dumbfounded by his shamelessness. Then she replied, "I

TO YOU.

Before Thea could finish, she felt a warm breath on her neck. Nicolas' lips brushed lightly against her skin, and her entire body went rigid. Thea's ears turned red as she clutched Nicolas' hand tightly, staring at him in disbelief. What's he doing? she thought.

Nicolas raised an eyebrow, his voice low and rough. "Keep going

Jake, sensing something was off, asked immediately, "Where are you? Is someone with you?

Thea regained her composure and replied, "What does that have to do with you? And let me make this clear for the last time I didn't jump into the water to save you. Don't flatter yourself. I jumped because you took the last lifeboat. If not for... At this time, Nicolas moved again. He leaned closer to whisper in her ear, his voice commanding. "Tell him you don't love himContent property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Hearing this, Thea was utterly confused by the whole situation. But for some reason, a rebellious part of her flared up.

"What is this? He's forcing me to declare my loyalty now? Does he ever take anything I said seriously before? What am I to him? Thea wondered.

Noticing Thea's silence, Jake seemed almost pleased. He continued, "Thea, admit it. You still have feelings for m I've always said, you've got a terrible temper. And you're nothing like Madelyn. She's so gentle.

me

But like

"Maybe try being more like her? If you could at least meet me lulfway, I'd pretend nothing ever happened between us and we could be together again. What do you