The Reunion After Seven Years

Nicole continued, "You see, I'm strong enough to take care of Jay and myself."

Leaning against Kerr, Nicole felt unprecedentedly secure.

Kerr had indeed come into her life earlier than Baron. But she didn't speak out the truth yet. She simply decided to hold off until Kerr proposed.

She would reveal Jay's identity to him as a gift. She believed there would be nothing better than that.

"I trust you. It's him I don't trust," Kerr announced.

Right on cue, there was a knock on the door. Kerr gripped Nicole's hand more tightly.

"Come in."

Nicole tried to break free of Kerr's tight embrace, but the man didn't budge a little as if he were a statue.

The door swung open and revealed a man standing in the doorway. With a bouquet of flowers on hand, Baron walked in. Nicole in Kerr's arms was the first thing he noticed. Nicole seemed fine. She actually looked happy.

He had finally and truly lost Nicole.

"Are you feeling better?"

Baron's face betrayed no emotion. He knew how much Kerr liked Nicole and had found out about Nicole's feelings for Kerr, although he did not want to acknowledge it.

"Better. Are those for me? They're beautiful."

Nicole looked down on the purple flowers in Baron's hand as Baron handed them to her. Her face shone with delight.

was a bouquet of purple forget-me-not. It seemed that Baron had already understood

please remember to eat on time. You know your tummy hurts when you forget

Kerr who was

only cared about making money, but it was Baron who gave Nicole up and chose

on her and make sure she eats

on the forehead. He looked so proud to have her. He moved around her as

fantasize over Nicole. She only belonged

suddenly became awkward. It was so quiet that Nicole did not know what

nurse walked

Gu, you need to come see

of bed to rush

all right. I'll go check on

Jay's ward was customized to allow him to get up and down easily. There was also soft carpet under his bed so that it would not hurt if he fell

the room to attend

see he treats you and Jay

said dryly as

yet, but he treats Jay like he was his

around her, Nicole had had an easier time taking care of Jay. Kerr was good

guess I've failed then. You and Kerr are together now. That's just as well. I

spread across Baron's

with Nicole than Kerr, but he missed it.

so defeated in his

we're good friends. I won't forget how you took care of Jay when we're in Manhattan. We'll be good friends forever.

Baron. She could give nothing to him but consolation

at arm's length. She did not want to lead him on as