Chapter 289

　　Apphia POV

　　I sniffle, trying to stabilize my breathing and open my eyes, but when I do, tears flow down my eyes, so I keep them closed. Nicholas is whispering in my ear, comforting me.

　　I finally look at him, tears still in my eyes. "Oh, baby," he murmurs, kissing my tears away and then nose.

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