Chapter 98

Nicole knew she was no match for Aaron. He hadn't shown his true feelings for a moment until now, so how could she possibly trust him enough to marry him, even if it was just a contractual one? Nicole paused for a moment before finally speaking. "Mom, Dad, this isn't your fault. I've seen everything you've done for me and am grateful. As for the situation with Monica, it's my fault for not handling it properly." Hearing how thoughtful she was, Kenneth and Heidi exchanged glances filled with even more heartache. They had never been stingy with their children. After a brief pause, Kenneth pulled out two black cards from his pocket. He had prepared them a long time ago. Then, he placed the cards in Nicole's hands. She looked at them, surprised. Although she knew her family was wealthy, it was still hard to get used to living a life free of worries about money. Nicole immediately tried to return the cards. "Mom, Dad, what are you doing?" Heidi quickly stopped her. She wouldn't let