Chapter 2038

Years ago, Nicola had desperately wanted Silas to learn the truth and to see through Sylvia's lies. But now that she finally heard him say that he knew the truth and believed in her innocence, she felt nothing. There was no joy, just pure fear. Nicola just wanted to stay as far away from him as possible. She ducked behind Charles while looking down and said, "Don't come any closer..." She was not usually this frightened, but that night had left scars too deep to heal. Seeing Silas made her entire body ache. She never wanted to look at him again. "Nicola..." Seeing her terror, Silas felt a wave of pain wash over him. He knew how much he disgusted her. Nevertheless, he still wanted to get closer to his beloved Coco, the young woman he had watched grow up. Nicola hated how she could not stop shaking. Silas' voice alone triggered an uncontrollable physical response within her. Charles could not bear seeing her so scared. He pulled her close and whispered, "It's okay, Nicola. I'm