Chapter: 747

From the onset, she had never envisioned a relationship with Nikolas.

It wasn't just because he had a reputation as a playboy; his entanglement with Maddie made him even less appealing.

Her distaste for Maddie only deepened her aversion to him.

As for last night, Aimee had only wanted to have a one-night stand.

But she hadn't anticipated that he would pester her.

“Aimee, honestly, didn't I look after you while we were in Wesden?"

“Yes, you did."

“and didn't I eventually agree to all your requests?"

"Yes."

"I even took you out for dinner on the first night!"

"You're right!" Aimee nodded, acknowledging his point with straightforward honesty.

Nikolas Looked at her, even more puzzled. “Why do you have to push me away so clearly? Can't we just be friends?"

He hadn't pressured her into a relationship, had he?

"No." Aimee's answer was short and final.

Nikolas was left speechless.

“Can you let me up? I feel awful!" Her voice was strained, struggling under his weight.

With a reluctant sigh, Nikolas released her, allowing her to get up.

As soon as Aimee sat up, Nikolas leaned in. “So, why can't we just be friends?"

“Maybe I'm not on your level, but after what happened, I don't think we can be friends."

It wasn't that she was struggling to end things or that she had feelings for him.

It was just strange.

They had seen each other at their most vulnerable and shared something incredibly intimate. How could they forget that and just be friends?

Nikolas thought for a moment, then said, “What if we tried being special friends?"

"Fiends with benefits?"