Chapter 100

A flicker of emotion flashed through Aaron's eyes when he heard Nicole's cold and final tone. His heart unexpectedly tightened with unease. When had he ever felt like this before? At first, he had only approached her, thinking she would make a suitable and pleasing wife, someone who could help him fend off his family's constant pressure to get married. But now, why did it hurt when he saw her angry or upset? Aaron crossed his legs. He calmly gathered his thoughts before finally revealing his true reason for meeting her today. "I didn't bring you out just to have dinner. I want to take you to the orphanage." The mention of the orphanage startled Nicole. Her entire body tensed instinctively, as if preparing for something unpleasant. "What about the orphanage?" Aaron noticed her visceral aversion to the orphanage. There was even a faint trace of disdain in her eyes. He said slowly, "After being kicked out of the Boyd family, Monica's been in contact with Trevor. If we go now, we mi