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Chapter 57
Chapter 57.The woman's eyes raked over Nicholas, taking in his wrinkled shirt, his worn jeans and his scuffed shoes.Her lip curled into a wicked smile. "Look at you," she said, her voice dripping with disdain. "You look like you can barely afford to eat, let alone buy pizza."Nicholas's jaw clenched. "What does that have to do with anything?""It has everything to do with it," the woman snapped at him. "People like you…" she gestured vaguely at him, "...are always looking for an easy score."Nicholas's chest tightened, heat rising in his face. "I didn't take your wallet.""Then prove it," the woman said, stepping closer. "Empty your pockets.""No," Nicholas said firmly.The woman's eyes widened. "No?""I'm not guilty," Nicholas said, his voice low and controlled. "I'm not going to let you search me like some criminal just because you lost track of your wallet."The woman's face flushed red. "You're refusing because you're hiding something.""I'm refusing because I have rights," N
Chapter 56
Chapter 56.The next morning came with soft light filtering through the recovery room window.Nicholas woke in the chair beside Rebecca's bed, his neck stiff while his back ached from another night spent sitting upright.He blinked slowly, his eyes adjusting to the light.Rebecca was awake.Her eyes were open, clearer than they'd been since the surgery, her gaze fixed on the ceiling."Becca?" Nicholas said, his voice rough from sleep.Rebecca turned her head slowly, her eyes finding his."Morning," she said.Her voice was still hoarse, but stronger now.More like herself.Nicholas sat up straighter, relief flooding through him. "How are you feeling?""Sore," Rebecca said with a faint smile. "But better."Nicholas smiled back. "You look better."Rebecca's eyes drifted around the room, taking in the monitors, the IV stand,though the IV had been removed late last night,the sterile white walls."How long have I been here?" she asked."A few days," Nicholas said. "But the surgery was two
Chapter 55
Chapter 55.The day after surgery moved slowly.Way Too slowly for Nicholas's troubled mind. He sat beside Rebecca's bed in the recovery room, his chair pulled close while his eyes remained fixed on her face.She was awake now, but barely.Her eyes opened and closed in slow intervals, her breathing shallow but steady.The oxygen mask was gone, replaced with a nasal cannula that hissed softly.Nicholas reached out, his hand resting gently on hers."Hey," he said quietly.Rebecca's eyes fluttered open, shifting toward him.Her lips moved slightly, but no sound came out."Don't try to talk," Nicholas said quickly. "Just rest."Rebecca's fingers twitched under his, a weak attempt at a squeeze.Nicholas smiled faintly, his throat tight.A nurse came in a few minutes later, checking Rebecca's vitals, adjusting the IV."She's doing well," the nurse said, glancing at Nicholas. "Better than expected, actually."Nicholas nodded, relief flooding through him. "That's good.""She'll need help wi
Chapter 54
Chapter 54.Agnes stepped closer, her expression softening slightly. "Nicholas, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for him to overhear…”"Stop," Nicholas said sharply, cutting her off.Agnes paused mid-step, her eyes widening slightly wondering what he meant. Nicholas turned to face her fully, his jaw tight while his hands still trembled from the confrontation with Mikey."Stop being so casual with me," he said, his voice low and hard. "You don't get to do that."Agnes's expression shifted immediately.Her features tightened, her posture straightening, the warmth draining from her face.When she spoke again, her voice was cool, professional and distant."Mr. Keiser," she said formally. "I apologize if I overstepped."Nicholas's chest rose and fell heavily. "You did.""Noted," Agnes replied, her tone clipped.Nicholas shook his head, frustration boiling over. "Just stay out of my life."Agnes's eyes narrowed. "I can't do that.""Yes, you can," Nicholas shot back. "You're my lawyer. Handle the
Chapter 53
Nicholas turned around slowly, his eyes still locked on Agnes.He crossed the waiting room, his footsteps measured, his mind racing.When he reached her, he stopped, keeping his voice low."What are you doing here?" he asked.Agnes's expression didn't shift. "Looking for you.""How did you even know where I was?"Agnes tilted her head slightly. "I'm your lawyer, Nicholas. It's my job to know where my clients are. Especially when they go dark for days."Nicholas's jaw tightened. "I've been busy.""Busy," Agnes repeated, her tone clipped. "Several people are trying to find Mr. K. Did you know that?"Nicholas's chest tightened."People have been asking questions," Agnes continued."Making inquiries. And you haven't contacted me in days. No calls. No messages. Nothing.""I told you, I've been…”"Busy," Agnes finished. "Yes, you said that. But when my client disappears and people start sniffing around, I get worried. I thought something might have happened to you."Nicholas exhaled slowly.
Chapter 52
The delivery came faster than Nicholas expected.He'd barely finished wiping down the last of the kitchen counters when his phone buzzed.Delivery Notification: Your order has arrived.Nicholas's heart jumped.Already?He hurried down the stairs, taking them two at a time, and pushed through the building's front entrance.A delivery truck sat at the curb, the back doors already open.Two men stood beside it, clipboards in hand."Nicholas Keiser?" one of them asked."That's me," Nicholas said, slightly breathless.The man nodded and gestured to the truck. "We've got quite a load for you."Nicholas watched as they unloaded box after box.The pastel pink comforter. The matching pillows. The white lace curtains.A bedside lamp with a soft cream shade. A plush rug. Decorative throw pillows.Even a small vase he'd added at the last minute.Nicholas signed for everything and helped carry the boxes upstairs, his arms straining under the weight.It took three trips.By the time the last box wa
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