Chapter 275
Calla’s face was as pale as a ghost, and she didn’t even know how to speak for herself.
After James and Colt left, Bea returned to her room without a word as well.
Nichole walked up to Calla, mised an eyebrow, and said, “I think I just take your room. Before you go, would you mind tidying up my
room for me?”
Calla glared at Nichole, her eyes filled with resentment.
Nichole just laughed triumphantly. “Well, I’m pregnant with James‘ child? Some people just can’t win a man’s heart, and it’s utterly
useless.”
Calla clenched her teeth, shaking all over.
Nichole headed towards the inner room. “Let’s see, where is your room?”
Calla was the daughter of the Devins family. When Bea took her in, she was given the biggest and best guest room, though it still couldn’t compare to Sophie’s room.
Nichole had seen Sophie’s bedroom before and decided that one day she would move into it.
She looked down at her belly. “My child, you have to fight for us. Whether I can become the lady of the Burke family depends on whether you are a boy or a girl.”
In the evening. James retumed home to find the Burke family residence transformed, which made him furrow his brows.
Bea had urgently called back Marian. She saw James return and seemed to find her pillar of strength. “Sir! You’ve finally come back.”
Marian looked around at the new decorations, hesitant to speak.
James frowned. The interior decor was all changed, and even the furniture was newly installed.
Nichole was massaging Bea’s back by the sofa. When James entered, he asked, “Who changed the house’s layout?”
This Burke family home was his and Sophie’s house, and everything was arranged according to Sophie’s favorite style.
As Nichole massaged Bea’s back, Bea said indifferently. “Sophie’s gone, so why keep all those things? We thought it’s best you dwell on the past. It’s all out of good intentions.”
“It was you?” James looked towards Nichole.
Nichole appeared somewhat hurt. “James, Sophie is gone. You should move on.”
James‘ gaze turned dangerously sharp. “I’m giving you three hours to restore this house to exactly how it was before!”
Nichole bit her lip, watching Bea with hesitancy.
don’t
Bea frowned and said, “James, Nichole is carrying your child. Don’t just fly into a rage. It’s just some furniture. If she feels hurtor if the baby is harmed, the consequences would be dire.”
Just then, there was a knock on the door of the Burke family home.
“James! Open the door! Let me in!”
Perry desperately banged on the door while Jessica tried to restrain him. “Honey, please calm down!”
“Get out of my way!”
Perry had been waiting at home for four days without any word from Sophie.
When Marian opened the door, Perry furiously stormed in.
When Perry saw the rearranged interior of the Burke family home and Nichole standing by Bea’s side, his face turned sour “James, what have you done? Sophie has only been missing, and you’ve hurried to bring another woman home! What kind of husband are you?”
Perry was so angry his face turned red, and his neck swelled.
James, who used to be haughty and domineering, remained silent now, letting Perry vent his anger.
When James did not respond, Perry grew even more infuriated. He raised his hand and slapped James across the face.