Chapter 71

Emily didn’t respond. She just stared at him, unsure of how to feel. Nicholas had always been distant and cold, and now, his sudden tenderness left her confused.

Part of her wanted to push him away, remind him that they were supposed to be getting divorced. But another part of her couldn’t help but feel drawn to the warmth he was showing her now.

After Nicholas finished feeding Emily, he began to eat his own meal, quietly cutting into his food. Emily watched him for a moment before speaking up.

"Why didn’t you eat at the dining table? It’s uncomfortable to eat here," she remarked, knowing full well how much he disliked eating in the bedroom.

Nicholas didn’t look up, his fork poised over his plate. “I didn’t want to eat alone,” he said simply, his tone neutral but laced with deepness.