After Samuel came in, Nicole smiled at him, but there was obviously something else in her eyes.
"You're injured. Why did you meet a guy like him?"
Samuel didn't seem to grasp her point, so he asked directly.
Nicole smiled and asked, "You know Zayn!"
It was not a question, but a confirmation.
"Yes, I do."
Samuel did not deny it and his answer stunned Nicole.
"When did you know each other?"
"When he was delivering fruit to the crew in your name."
Samuel's words shocked Nicole again.
"What?"
"Alright, stop thinking about these boring questions. Does it matter if I know him? Just remember to
stay away from the people who have ulterior motives."
Samuel stroked Nicole's head and served the porridge he had prepared.
The aroma made Nicole's stomach growl, but she kept smiling and said, "Why do I smell something
else?"
"Well, I'm jealous. It's enough to have me in your lifetime. Other men shouldn't come near you."
Samuel did not conceal his jealousy at all, leaving Nicole lost for words.
He spoiled a good chat.
"Have some porridge. I've asked the doctor. You can't eat other food now. I'll make you a snack at
midnight."
"Yes."
Nicole was starving.
She took the porridge and had three bowls in a row. Only then did she feel a little full.
Samuel lovingly handed over the napkin.
"Wipe your mouth."
"Help me."
Nicole pouted like a child.
Samuel felt something familiar surging up within him.
His eyes darkened and his hand moved gently.
Nicole watched him wipe her mouth with satisfaction. She pointed to the water aside and said, "Water."
Samuel stood up and poured a cup of hot water for her. Worried that she would get burned, he found
another cup to cool it. He kept pouring it in and out the two cups for several times. He felt it cooler and
handed it to Nicole.
But Nicole did not take it. She said coquettishly, "I'm injured. Feed me some."
Samuel was amused by her.
He gently put the cup beside Nicole's mouth and watched her drink a few mouthfuls before putting it
down.
"Samuel, was Parker caught?"
"Yes."
He paused for a moment and nodded.
What did Zayn say to Nicole?
He scolded Zayn in his heart.
Nicole continued, "Tami is dead. What does it have to do with me? Why did Parker kidnap me? In the
fact, Tami liked you and plotted to be your wife. Shouldn't Parker hate you?"
Samuel almost went crazy.
Zayn was a pain in the ass, causing Samuel's plan to backfire.
Samuel looked at her and asked softly, "Do you really want to know?"
"Yes."
Nicole nodded seriously.
Samuel gave a cough and sat down beside Nicole.
"Tami and Parker were childhood sweethearts. Parker has always felt that Tami would remain faithful,
even in the entertainment industry. However, things are complicated in the industry. She was a trivial
role there. If she wanted good resources, how could she avoid the casting couch? However, she
neither made a splash nor told Parker about the casting couch thing. So Parker has always been
convinced that Tami lacked good sources because of fidelity. That's why Parker was even more
devoted to Tami."
"Tami was the daughter of the nanny of the Zayn family. Backed by Zayn, she thought that she could
get some good resources, but Zayn thought it was enough to introduce her into the industry. Zayn
simply ignored other requests. Therefore, when I came to Tami for some business, she knew my
identity and wanted to fawn over me to get the resources and get famous. However, she couldn't tell
Parker about that. After she failed, she told Parker that I took a fancy to her and wanted to force myself
on her, but she resisted and angered me. I don't know how you found out about this. You thought she
was a slut and wanted to seduce me. That's why Tami died. Do you understand?"
Of course, Nicole understood, but she felt wronged.
"This has nothing to do with me at all, okay?"
"Yes, but for Parker, a man completely devoted to Tami, it's impossible to believe that it has nothing to
do with you. After all, she was nobody. Even if I don't get her, I won't kill her. The only explanation is the
jealousy of a woman."
When Samuel said this, Nicole felt even more unfair.
"Am I jealous of her? Are you kidding me? And Tami's death has nothing to do with me, okay?"
"Alright, but Parker doesn't think so. What can you do about it?"
The remark depressed Nicole.
"It's all your fault."
"Yes, it's my fault. I didn't handle it properly. I didn't know about Parker before. I'm sorry to make you
suffer. But don't worry, I will definitely get justice for you."
Samuel meant that he did not want Nicole to interfere in Parker's affairs.
Nicole could tell.
If what he said was true, Nicole wouldn't get any useful information from Parker, because Parker
always thought that Tami was a good girl.
Thinking of this, Nicole nodded.
They chatted for a while. Then Nicole felt a little tortured by the pain.
Samuel couldn't bear to see her suffering and whispered, "If you can't stand the pain, bite me."
"I'm not a dog. It's fine. I can hold on a bit and it’ll be over later."
Nicole gritted her teeth and her back was already wet with sweat.
It was sticky and uncomfortable.
When Samuel saw her twisting her body uncomfortably, he hurried to the bathroom to get a basin of
warm water and a towel. He twisted it and wanted to untie her clothes.
"What are you doing?"
Nicole took a step back on her guard, eyeing him as if she met a pervert.
Samuel laughed.
"I'll wipe off the sweat on your body."
"I'll do it myself."
"I've seen you naked. Why are you still shy?"
What Samuel liked the most was Nicole's red face.
Biting her lower lip, she shot a glare at him, but she didn't feel awkward anymore.
After finishing the wiping, he found her asleep and lying on her stomach in bed.
Feeling ached for her, he dressed her and left her alone.
Nicole woke up naturally. It was already the next morning.
When the sun shone through the window, Nicole opened her eyes.
Samuel was no longer here. No one knew if he was cooking for Nicole or doing something else.
Nicole wanted to get up, but the pain was so unbearable that she could only lie on the bed and wait for
Samuel.
On the other hand, after Zayn left the ward, Pedro told Zayn his findings.
"The one who injured Nicole is called Melissa Bush, Major's people. She has been sent abroad. I
checked. Melissa is the biological daughter of Nicole's adoptive parents. Back then, Mr. and Mrs. Bush
mistook Nicole for Melissa, took her home, and raised her. Melissa was left in an orphanage and grew
up there. She hated Nicole in the first place. Afterwards, she was sent to prison by Nicole because of
an incident. She was bullied by some inmates in the prison, so she blamed all of this on Nicole. If
Samuel hadn't arrived in time, Melissa would have probably killed Nicole."
Hearing all of this, Zayn suddenly narrowed his eyes.
"Which country is Melissa in?"
"Country F."
Zayn's eyes narrowed again.
"She's good at hiding herself. There are so many options but she chose Country F."
Zayn's sneer made Pedro's hair stand on end.
"Zayn, you..."
"There's something I haven't told you."
Zayn looked at him at once, and Zayn's earnest expression made him nervous.
"What, what is it?"
"My identity."
Zayn lit a cigarette, took a deep drag and said, "I am the prince of F Country!"
"What?"
Pedro was astounded.
Although Country F was a small and remote country, it has developed rapidly, and many countries
scrambled to be its ally.
He never expected Zayn to be the prince of this country!
"How could that be? You have such a prominent status. Why did you want to be a star?"
Zayn couldn't help but laugh bitterly when he heard Pedro's question.
"Is being a prince happy? Royal families are the most ruthless. I came to the entertainment industry
because I didn't want to get involved in the battle for the crown. So many people are jealous of the
president and want to take control. So many people rush to kill each other for this position. The
husband and wife turned against each other, and even more so, families are torn apart. I don't want to
live this kind of life, but I was born in the royal family, so I can't avoid my fate. It's better to change my
way of life. Once I become a star, I lose the right to the throne. To others, it is a foolish act, but it has
saved my life."
Other people didn't know about this pain.
Looking at Zayn, Pedro suddenly felt a little distressed.
He wanted to hug Zayn and warm him, but he hesitated when he realized his prominent status.
Was it possible for him to be with a prince?
Even the public might not be able to accept normal gay couples, let alone the love between a prince
and him!
Pedro's eyes darkened.
In order to hide his sadness, he hurriedly asked, "I think I understand why Samuel doesn't let Nicole
know my identity."
"Tell me."
Zayn looked at him and smiled.
Pedro found Zayn so attractive. With a lazy smile, he could make Pedro swoon. What a man!
"If the battle for the crown is that cruel, then Nicole must be a victim of the battle, since she stays here,
not in Country F. If she is just a commoner and Samuel's wife, knowing nothing, she would be very
happy. Once her identity is exposed, she might be murdered, right?"
Zayn nodded.
But Pedro frowned and said, "But how can no one know her identity? You've known it. Then soon it will
be disclosed, right?"
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