Chapter 41

"So, you suggested taking a break because you want to get rid of me?" Bella asked with a broken heart.

Nik did get fed up with Bella's arrogant nature, but never did he think of his life without her. She had always been by his side for five years and the mere thought of her disappearance was unbearable. However, even her extremely annoying nature wasn't tolerable too. Since Bella had already decided to go to America for a year, Nik thought it was the correct time to check how his life without her would be. But he couldn't say the same to her and hurt her even more.

"No!" He lied, "I found those traits that you lacked in Lily."

"Do you think I'm a fool to believe it?" she roared. "You never brought up the topic of marriage and even if I brought it up, you just ignored it. You always spoke about marriage as if it was a handcuff to your hands and legs. There must be something behind you getting married and also within a short amount of time." She chewed as she analyzed Niklaus' int