Chapter 35:

“You’re crying? “

Nick wiped the tears from Say's eyes. They were both lying on the carpet of the old ballroom hall with only their clothes covered.

Say smiled simply and kissed Nick on the cheek. “... Because I thought ... I thought you didn't love me anymore …”

Nick answered her with another kiss on the forehead.

“W-who is…who is Brooke?” The question that Say has long wanted to ask.

Nick took a deep breath before answering. “Brooke helped me when I was nothing. I was with her until I became successful. She helped me ease the pain while I am not with you... but we have no relationship other than being business partners. She loved me, Say. She wants me to cope with my desperation and obsession about you, so she planned this...and I agreed. I thought the plan was that simple...but then I was wrong. It wasn’t that easy the moment I saw you again, the moment I saw you helpless in my arms …

"Nick ... nothing really happened in the video you saw me with Drex and—"