Chapter 757
The Divorced Billionaire Heiress
Nicole was really just worried.
It was an honest concern for Clayton.
This accident made Nicole feel that she seemed to carry some prejudice against him before this.
Nicole treated all suitors with an attitude of indifference.
That was because of the inherent defensiveness from the unknown.
However, this seemed futile on Clayton.
Due to this car accident, the relationship between them changed discreetly.
However, she could not pinpoint exactly what was different about it.
Clayton tried hard to break the unfamiliarity between them. It was a struggle, but he was also clear that
he could not let up.
He wanted to take things further with her, and he wanted to take the initiative.
Thus, Clayton was clear about every bit of change in Nicoleâs attitude toward him.
Hearing Nicoleâs concern, Clayton felt a little lost, but he still pulled out a smile. âThen itâs worth it for me
to get hurt.â
Nicoleâs smile stiffened slightly. Clayton once again spoke, âDid Mr. Ferguson tell you why he punched
me?â
Clayton was curious what Eric would say to Nicole. Nicole shook her head. âNo.â
âWho knows?â Nicole could not tell Clayton that Eric said âh e deserved itâ, so she might as well keep
quiet.
Clayton smirked a little smugly. âBecause heâs jealous of me!â
For the first time, Clayton was so glad to get punched. Ericâs annoyance made Clayton feel that he had
hope.
Nicole froze as Claytonâs smile deepened. His gaze was deep as he looked at her.
âFor the first time, I feel that Iâm still useful to you, and this time, Iâm closer to you than Mr. Ferguson. â
Nicole looked up and instantly got sucked into Claytonâs deep, dark eyes, which were bound less like the
universe.
Claytonâs tone was warm. He unconsciously wanted to share more of himself with her.
âSince I was young, I didnât dare to get into the slightest accident because of this blood type. I learned to
be selfish and indifferent because once something happens, thereâs a possibility that I wonât survive. This
time, Iâm incredibly glad that I have this blood type. Nicole, donât rush to be grateful t o me. I wonât be so
despicable as to blackmail you into dedicating yourself to me. I just want you to be fair and not turn me
away with a word of thanks.â
For a moment, Nicoleâs heart trembled slightly. A part of her heart gradually started to collapse.
The high wall of indifference that she had built had been hurting Clayton.
She thanked him countless times and did not want him to kidnap her with his feelings, but now, he bluntly
said that he would not do that.
Nicole did not feel relieved by this. Instead, she felt doubly heavy.
âMr. Sloan, Iâm sure that youâre aware of what happened between me and Mr. Ferguson since itâs caused
such a frenzy online. I used up all my strength to fall in love with him, so Iâm exhausted. Even if I like
someone in the future, I wonât put so much effort into this liking, so it wonât be fair t o others.â
What she said was also very direct.
Nicole would not be a moth to a flame again.
She believed in the beauty of love, but she would no longer give up her life to experience this beauty
again. This cruel sublimation would only consume her life. 1
Clayton was different. He raised a child that was not biologically his. On the surface, he seemed
utilitarian, but i n fact, he was kind and generous at heart.
Nicole really could not bear to hurt him.
Clayton looked at the faint smile on Nicoleâs face and lowered his eyes slightly. He then smiled.
âDonât come to such conclusions so soon. How would you know if you donât try?â
Nicole wrinkled her eyebrows. Clayton continued, â Moreover, how do you know if others wonât accept
this imbalance? What if heâs willing to accept it?â