Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 114

Chapter 114 Engagement Ring 

A cold aura radiated from Finn. 

Nadine shivered without meaning to. 

She rubbed her bare arms and glanced outside at the wind, telling herself it was just because it was late. 

Still, she tried to keep her spirits up, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Finn. “Could you give me a ride home?” 

Above her, his breathing stayed slow and steady. He didn’t answer right away. 

Nadine’s heart fluttered for no reason, but she kept pushing. “My friend gave me a ride here but left early. It’s hard to find a cab now.” 

A silence hung between them. Finally, Finn nodded. “I’ll have Zane drive you home.” 

But if Zane is driving me home, what about Finn? 

Nadine reached out, fingers almost touching his coat sleeve, but she stopped herself. 

She looked carefully at his cold, stern face and held back. 

Finn didn’t move or react, for the first time ignoring Nadine’s usual charm. 

A deep discomfort settled in Nadine’s chest. After thinking it over, she figured his coldness was because he’d seen Tess close to someone else. 

That thought lifted her earlier gloom and replaced it with a hint of smug satisfaction. 

“Finn, what Tess did wasn’t right, but don’t get too mad. You’ve been apart for over a year; maybe it’s understandable… Getting upset isn’t good for you. I’d worry.” 

Concern shone in Nadine’s eyes. 

Finn looked down, meeting the gentle warmth in her gaze. For the first time, a strange thought crossed his mind. Why isn’t Tess the one showing me this kindness? Why don’t Tess’s eyes hold this tenderness? 

The idea shocked him. His pupils flickered before he pushed it away quickly. 

Have I lost my mind? Why am I even thinking that? 

Pressing his hand to the throbbing vein on his wrist, Finn glanced again at the dark, empty road ahead. 

Abel and Tess had long gone, leaving the path empty. 

The last bidders lingered until the auction ended, but now only he and Nadine were left, with the cold wind occasionally rustling around them. 

He rubbed his temples in frustration, a deep helplessness stirring inside him for the first time. “It’s late. You should go.” 

His voice was short but carried a clear edge of command. 

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He didn’t want to stay in this awkward moment any longer. 

Nadine’s heart pounded, a strange panic creeping up her spine. 

This time, her worry was real. 

What’s wrong with Finn? 

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