Forbidden bonds
she asked, her tone challenging.
Nick was caught off guard, wiping his mouth to hide his surprise. "For doing that? Impossible."
Mr. Wills, oblivious to the subtext, confidently stated, "Nick doesn't smoke. He's an athlete, a surfing champion, right?"
"Yes," Nick replied, a forced smile on his face.
"Surfing?" Noah asked, disappointment evident in her voice. She knew Mr. Wills had no idea his son smoked, and she resented Nick’s attempt to appear flawless. "Is there a problem?" Nick asked her, trying to maintain his composure.