Chapter 115

Rachel still wanted to say something, but the words just wouldn't come out. The first time she met Nicholas was in that rundown house out in the northern suburbs. Back then, he was filthy—worse off than a beggar. Who could've guessed he'd turn into this high-society prince, everyone's dream guy now? If she'd known things would turn out this way, she might have treated him better. Now all she felt was regret. "Clara!" someone called out. Clara came out from inside just then. So Nicholas had really been waiting here just for her. He walked up, casually took her hand, and started leading her outside. "Are you doing this on purpose? Putting on a show for someone?" Clara asked. "I don't need to put on a show. What's wrong with holding my fiancée's hand?" Nicholas replied, sounding all smug. "But this is the house—there are people around. Don't overdo it," Clara said. "That's exactly why I want to. And trust me, I can do worse." Right after he said that, Nicholas just scooped Clara up into h