GABRIELLA'S POV

The room was filled with tension as Nicklaus and I sat on opposite sides of the bed, our previous argument lingering in the air. But soon, Nicklaus's voice broke the silence, calling my name with a gentleness that melted my heart.

"Baby…" he whispered, his voice soft and tender, as if he were afraid of breaking the fragile peace that had settled between us.

Slowly, he lay down on the bed, beckoning me to join him. I hesitated for a moment, unsure if the rift between ...