Turning on her phone, Nicole saw that it was almost 10:00 am.

Nicole suddenly got up and remembered that she had an important video conference that morning.

Just then, Clayton knocked on the door and came in. He leaned against the door with a bowl of soup and looked at her. His eyes were still warm and gentle like spring water.

“You’re awake? I made some soup for you. Why don’t you give it a try?”

He walked over and did not put it down directly. Instead, he crouched by her bedside with a hint of apology like he was trying to curry favor. He blew on the soup and scooped it up with a spoon before bringing it to Nicole’s mouth.

Nicole grunted coldly. “Do you have to serve me so attentively?”

Clayton smiled with a trace of heartache and apology in his eyes.

He clearly did not drink too much last night. He only drank a few sips when socializing.

However, after hearing Nicole’s words, his heart lost control like a demon.

When Clayton got close to her, he could not help but want to b