#Chapter 127: Know Me Well

Kayla I opened my eyes to find a flat gift box in my hands, topped with a neat red bow and a tag that read, “To: Kayla. From: Nicholas”. I blinked up at Nicholas, who was looking over my shoulder, in surprise. “You… did get me something?” I asked. Nicholas lifted one shoulder in a shrug. “Something like that,” he said. When he glanced at me and noticed my baffled expression, he smirked. “What, did you seriously think I wouldn’t get you something for solstice?” I swallowed hard, suddenly not sure what to say. “You already bought me two gifts recently,” I pointed out. “You didn’t need to get me anything for solstice.” He narrowed his eyes. “If that’s the case, then why did you look so sad when you thought I didn’t get you anything?” He was right, of course. My cheeks flushed pink, and it had nothing to do with the cold. Nicholas nodded toward the gift box. “Open it.” With slightly trembling fingers, I lifted the lid off the box. Inside was a… “Co