Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 194 Surrounded

Nicholas glanced at Madelline, who had come to find him, and furrowed his brow.

Upon seeing Nicholas, Madelline bit her lip, appearing delicate and vulnerable.

“Nicholas, I’m sorry. I know you don’t want to see me, but I really miss you.”

“Madelline, I think I’ve made myself clear. Since I decided to send you abroad, there has been not connection between us.”

“No…” Madelline shook her head, tears streaming down her face. “How can there be no connection? I was your first love, and we spent so many years together. I believe you still have feelings for me. It’s only because Nancy is your wife that you feel obligated to her.”

“You’re mistaken.” Nicholas’ gaze remained remarkably calm. “The person I love now is Nancy. I care for her not out of obligation, but because I genuinely want to make her happy and give her a fulfilling life. So, Madelline, please let go. It’s better for you, for me, and for Nancy.”

Madelline clutched her chest, waves of pain coursing through her.

She refused to believe a single word Nicholas said. How could he no longer be in love?

She was his first love, his true love. How could he just say he didn’t love her anymore and turn around to fall in love with the woman who ruined their relationship?

“Nicholas.” Madelline looked at him, teary-eyed. “How can you treat me like this? I can accept that you might not love me anymore and that you could fall in love with someone else. But why Nancy? Have you forgotten? She’s the one who ruined us. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t have separated.”

“Madelline.” Suddenly, Nicholas raised his voice.

His gaze pierced through her, unusually sharp. “I won’t allow you to slander her.”

“You’re defending her like this?”

“Our separation had nothing to do with her. We broke up long before I married Nancy. Have you. forgotten? You were the one who initiated the breakup. You accused me of not caring for you or looking after you?

As Nicholas spoke, Madelline’s face turned bright red, and she struggled to find words.

love you so much. How could I leave you? It was just a test. It was a way to get you to pamper me. I never imagined that after we split, your grandfather would arrange another marriage for you. Nicholas, I’m sorry. I was wrong. I truly regret it now. If I had known all this would happen,

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arm, crying in a pitiful and heart-wrenching

out to pull down Madelline’s hand from him. “Madelline, sometimes things happen, and once they do, they’re all in the

much. How can I not hold on?

voice trembled. “I ask for nothing. I don’t want an official relationship status. I don’t want any recognition. Just let me stay by your side,

Nicholas answered without a second thought.

look down on you. I’ve said it before, let’s not stay in touch. Let’s treat each other as strangers. It’s

moved to

feeling like it was

she poured out her heart like this and pleaded desperately with

on, I won’t bother you anymore. I know you won’t let me stay in the same hotel as you, but it’s so late.

take you back, Nicholas said, reaching for his

declined, “No need. If it’s someone else, I’d rather go back on my own.”

last stretch. After tonight, we may never see each other again. Could

and seemed to be hesitating, Madelline seized the opportunity,

Finally, Nicholas nodded.

face lit up with a smile, overjoyed.

“Yes.”

wait for me? I need to use

a trace. In its place was a face filled with cunning and malice.

her lips curling into a sinister expression. “It’s all because of you, Nancy. Just you wait. I’ll definitely be back. Nicholas

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the restroom, she took out her phone and made a call, her

card and tossed it into the

streets were exceptionally quiet at 3.00AM.

the temperature was