Chapter 417. It Feels Like I’m Gone

Apphia’s POV

Drake makes himself comfortable on a large couch that matches the desk and coffee table.

Nicholas’ office is enormous. Everything is white from floor to ceiling, like the lobby.

He brushes the back of his fingers down my cheek and caresses my lips with his thumb. I kiss it.

“You’re tired, and it’s only noon,” he frowns deeply.

“Your ex’s mom is a bitch,” I groan. He takes my hand and takes me to sit on his chair- so comfortable. Nicholas perches on the arm of the chair.

“What happened?”

I begin to walk Nicholas through what happened. He listens to me with a soft, attentive gaze. However, my anger resurfaces as I think of Avril James. Temper flares in Nicholas’ gaze after I tell him what that woman said.

“Avril James is a vindictive woman. But don’t worry, I’ll deal with her,” he grits. I shake my head no. I don’t want him to get involved in my work.

“No, I already put her in her place and will do so in the fut