Chapter 169. No Secret Shall Remain Hidden

Veronica was in a deep slumber and was completely unresponsive.

However, Nick noticed that her breathing was unstable. He reached out to touch her face and was surprised that she was hot with fever.

Upon regaining her consciousness, Veronica's nostrils were invaded by the smell of the hospital's disinfectant. She looked around the blue and white room. She could not recall being brought to the hospital and she wondered who sent her to such a strange environment.

She turned around and saw Nick sitting on the sofa next to her bed. She tried to sit up, only to fell in Nick's arm."Don't move." Nick Cage's low magnetic voice rang in her ear. "Why didn't you say that man was your father?" He asked intently.

"If I did, would that change anything? You are both the same." Veronica muttered weakly.

Nick said nothing. He continued holding her frail body. Veronica's gaze landed on Nick's tight jaw.

"It doesn't matter. I'm used to it anyway." He said with