Chapter 53

“Ohh,” Nikolai stared at her suspiciously for a few seconds before brushing off the look from his face. “You miss me?” He chuckled amusingly.

“Yes, I slept literally the entire day and didn’t see you.” She let out a small laugh, trying to sound quite convincing as possible.

“Well, good thing you had enough rest.” He held her shoulders, staring down at her affectionately. Gwen had to avoid his eyes, afraid that he might see through her eyes that she’s actually lying to him and keeping a very big secret from him.

“I….I... I have to go.” She moved a few meters away from him, tucking her hair behind her ears.

“Huh?? But you just got here.” Nikolai’s face mirrored confusion immediately. “Besides, you said you missed me.”

“Yes.” She chuckled nervously, scratching her hair. “I just want to check on a few things and I’ll be back.”

“Ohh...” Nikolai looked like he didn't believe her but chose not to question her anyway. Besides she might really have work to do here, considering the position she