Chapter 1443 Not Fully Present
- Nicole, noticing Zachary's hesitation, inquired, "Is something troubling you? Feel free to confide in me. Perhaps I can assist."
- She surmised that Zachary might be grappling with some issues. Otherwise, his hesitance would be inexplicable. There must be something he was finding difficult to articulate.
- Zachary glanced at Nicole, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. He hadn't anticipated that his indecision about confiding in Nicole would lead her to misconstrue his intentions.