Chapter 1550

Charles gulped hard. Nicola's face flushed as she tried to pull back, but he was faster. He gripped the back of her head firmly, then his lips found hers. "Mr. Gibson, please have some respect for yourself!" She could tolerate a hug, but a kiss was too intimate. Even if she had agreed to care for him, there was no way she would allow him to do such a thing to her. Frowning, Charles winced in pain. "I think my back wound reopened." Nicola stopped struggling when she heard this. A victorious smile played on Charles' lips as he deepened the kiss. He wished he could show her his beating heart to prove how much he cared. "Mr. Gibson..." He silenced her protests with his lips, swallowing every objection. Silas, who had people watching Nicola, heard about last night's attack by the lake. He had rushed over right after hearing she was at the hospital. The door to the hospital room was slightly ajar. As he reached to push it open, he saw the two locked in a passionate kiss. Nicola w