Chapter 927

"Silas, I'm not backing down!" Charles declared firmly. He was unfazed by Silas' threat. Feeling Nicola trembling in his arms, Charles looked down at her with concern. "Nicola, you're not feeling well, are you? Don't be scared. I'll protect you." "Thank you, Charles," Nicola said softly. Her gratitude was for more than just this moment. She was truly grateful that despite how cruel the world had been to her, she still had Charles by her side through life and death. "Silly girl," Charles said gently. "I know you better than anyone, Nicola. "You would never hurt someone on purpose. But even if you decided to go on some crazy crime spree, I'd be right there handing you the weapons." Nicola's eyes welled up at his words. She found them very touching. She realized that she, Nicola, could be loved and indulged unconditionally, too. "Charles..." Nicola nestled closer to him. His heart skipped a beat. If it were not for Silas and the others standing there, he would have leaned down