Chapter 224

Nicole fell silent. Seeing that she was unresponsive, Jacob slowly got out of bed and gathered his scattered shirt and trousers. "I'm going to take a shower," he said, then headed toward the bathroom. Nicole watched him leave, her lips pressed tightly together. She then got out of bed, got dressed, and made her way to the master bathroom. In the misty bathroom, she stood under the shower, letting the water cascade over her. The cold water washed over her skin, and she squinted slightly. She closed her eyes, feeling frustrated with herself. How could she have been so weak? Despite her vow to forget him completely, she had faltered at the critical moment. Gritting her teeth, she berated herself internally. "Nicole, how could you let it come to this?" After her shower, Nicole changed into fresh clothes and headed downstairs. She intended to ask Jacob to leave but was surprised to find someone else in the villa. Benedict was seated at the dining table, enjoying his breakfast. When