Chapter 98 Unspeakable Secrets And Bitter Truths

• With his speech still echoing in the air, Nicholas's demeanor shifted, his fierce determination giving way to a softer, more gentle side. He turned his attention to Kimberly, who still lay unconscious in his arms. With a quiet tenderness, he lifted her up, cradling her against his chest as he carried her inside the mansion.
• As he entered the grand foyer, he veered off towards the stairs, his footsteps quiet on the marble floor. He ascended the stairs, his eyes fixed on Kimberly's pale face, his heart still racing with the emotions of the past few hours.
• Reaching his bedroom, Nicholas laid Kimberly down on the bed, his hands moving with a gentle reverence as he began to tend to her. He returned from the bathroom with a bowl containing warm water and a towel in hand. He wet the towel and carefully began to clear her face, wiping away the dirt and grime that had accumulated during the battle.