Chapter 79

Nicholas

Silence followed after I broke the news, except for Ellie's loud breathing. I honestly didn't know what to expect, so I just held her face. One minute went by in that position until she placed her hands on mine, then gently removed them and pulled her head backwards. The previous moisture in her eyes was gone, and the first faint trace of irritation crossed her angelic face.

"Coward," she said flatly, letting out a questionable light and a short laugh.

"What's for lunch?" She suddenly asked, her lips stretching into a smile. My brows furrowed as she crawled out of bed slowly, raising so many questions in my mind.

"Oh, never mind, I just remembered Nanny is making eggplant curry today according to the timetable my nutritionist provided." Her voice gave out nothing whatsoever, but what had me tilting my head quizzically was the big smile she was spotting.

"Did you hear what I said?" I carefully asked, looking as she stopped drapi