Chapter 38

"Hey, sis! Nicholas!" Michael suddenly shouted. Clara and Nicholas instantly pulled apart, her cheeks turning a little red. Michael jogged over, grinning. "What are you guys doing here?" "Mike, you're off work?" Clara asked. "Yeah, just passing by and saw you two. What were you doing just now?" he asked with his usual goofy smile. "Nothing... really..." she muttered. "Wait—Nicholas, are you still not feeling well? Is that why you were leaning on Clara? Here, let me carry you home!" Michael said as he bent down, ready to lift Nicholas. "Michael, no need for that. Honestly, I'm fine now. Don't trouble yourself," Nicholas said quickly with a bright smile. "Yeah, he's feeling better. Let's head home together," Clara chimed in, already taking the first step forward. Seeing Nicholas keeping up, Michael's face lit up as he followed after them. He slapped Nicholas on the back. "If you're out and about, it must mean you're doing a lot better, huh?" Nicholas suddenly coughed a few times. Worried