Chapter 48

"What? How is that possible? And when did he come out of prison? And what he is doing here?" Ryan asked all the questions in one go with annoyance.

"I can't tell you anything on the phone. You just hurry up and come to the living room. And make sure to not let Nichole know about this." She hung up the phone after saying this.

Ryan tried to calm down himself and decided to face Nichole without showing any sign of abnormality. But when he turned around, he was stunned to see her state. she was completely covered in sweat even in the air-conditioned room.

Ryan sat beside her and took her in his embrace. He then tried to comfort her saying, " You don't need to be scared of anyone. I am always with you. Do you trust me?"

Nichole looked into his eyes and as she noticed a sense of protectiveness and assurance in his eyes, she felt like her fear was fading away. So she wiped away her tears and nodded her head as she said to him, " Let me get dressed. Then we both will go together."

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