Davin gave a small sigh when he saw her walk off. “Good luck, Ms. Lane…” he mumbled under his breath.

When Nicole stepped into the living room, she immediately saw Evan on the coffee-colored couch. He was observing her with his usual icy-cold gaze…

Her chest suddenly tightened.

She had to remind herself that she was there to help his mother before she could finally calm down a little. She then clenched her fists tightly, straightened her back, and walked towards him as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

“Dr. Tussaud, what a coincidence meeting you here.”

Evan placed special emphasis on the words “coincidence” and “here.” He wanted her to know that he clearly believed that there was nothing coincidental about this meeting.

Nicole pretended to not understand his insinuation. “Is it? I’m just a doctor who goes where she’s needed, so there’s no coincidence to speak of.”

“Doctor? There’s plenty of doctors around, and yet you’re the one who’s here. Care to explain why?”

“…”

Why?

I was the one

wanted to do something to make up for Juan

to come take a look

has nothing

of them to him. In the end, she only rolled

right

if he murdered anyone, is he immediately guilty just

at Evan when Juan and Davin

rest — also came down the stairs. She had even

appearing at the same time?

was getting a little nervous, and she unconsciously clenched and unclenched her fingers. She really was worried that Evan would do something to

Nicole’s skittish behavior and was thus even more convinced that

Tussaud, you really are a miracle-worker! Thanks to your acupuncture, my back, and my neck are feeling so much better!” Sophia couldn’t stop herself

gave her a gracious smile in response.

through the living room. Evan looked at his mother. “Mom, you don’t know the half of it. She’s not only great with needles, but she’s great at manipulating people too. Lying

Nicole was rendered speechless.

he calling me

 you stupid idiot! You’re really going to

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