Chapter 1124

During Cillian's radical phase, his remarks were harsh, yet he was still a gentleman. Even in Nicola's current state, he would never do anything inappropriate to her, so she felt at ease returning to the slums. "Cillian… I need to find Cillian…" Charles' face darkened instantly when he heard Nicola repeatedly call out for Cillian, presumably wanting him to help with whatever was affecting her body. "Nicola, I won't let you find Cillian! We're going home!" He grabbed her tightly and walked rapidly to his car, leaving her no opportunity for her to protest. When they reached the alley where his car was parked, he carefully placed her in the back seat. Then, he leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. "Nicola, trust me. I won't hurt you again. Let's go home." "Don't touch me! Don't touch me!" Charles' gentle kiss on her forehead sent Nicola's emotions into a spiral. He had pretended to care for her and lured her into his trap. He had proposed to her with heartfelt words, and she