"Sophie…" Nicholas let go of his hug from Sophie's body and moved back a little, so he could see her face clearly.
Tears were also forming in his eyes. He touched her cheeks with both hands and he looked deeply into her eyes. His voice sounded firm and clear when he spoke.
"I love you, Sophie. I am so worried when you fall sick. I don't know what I would do if something happened to you under my watch. I would definitely hate myself."
Sophie looked at Nicholas with bulged eyes. She thought she was dreaming. Did Nicholas really say he loved her?
"N-Nic…" Sophie bit her lip. "What did you say?"
"I said… I don't know what I would do if something happened to you under my watch…" Nicholas repeated his words. However, Sophie's confused eyes let him know that it wasn't what she wanted to hear.
"Before that…" Sophie said softly. "What.. did you say?"
