Chapter 243 The Watcher in the Paddy Field

• The sun in Bryxton felt warm against one's skin, and the way sunlight landed on the man's face enhanced his sharp features. He was someone who used to bring joy to my heart, but the words that he uttered seemed only to hurt me more than ever. "That's none of your business," I uttered after heaving a long sigh.
• Nicholas' deep laugh came from the phone. "We haven't met for six months, Renee. I've been receiving treatment in America this whole time, and I'm only back in the country now that I've gotten my disorder under control. Have you missed me?" Alice was the one who was responsible for Nicholas' mental instability. I knew that he had been battling his other personality for a while, and deep down, I knew that I couldn't blame his healthy self for the things that his other personality had done.
• I could comprehend this rationally, but I simply couldn't bring myself to forgive him. I knew that I could never lower my guard when I was with him. "Ah. Congratulations," I muttered half-heartedly. From the spot I was standing, I could see the warm smile on Nicholas' face. He had a boy-next-door look that made him seem especially approachable. "Can I come in to see you?" He was pushing his boundaries.