MEET MY BROTHERS BY RED THIRTEEN - Season 9 Episode 95

Mia immediately sensed that something was off. Raking her fingers through her hair, she said, “Nick, ignore whatever Dominic told you in the study. They were just kidding.”

It slipped her mind that Dominic must’ve summoned Nicholas to the study because of what Eva said to her earlier. She was awash in embarrassment.

Clearly, Nicholas hadn’t wanted to develop a romantic relationship with her—their relationship was strictly platonic. Dominic’s meddling was only making things awkward for them.

Nicholas lowered his head and said meekly, “Actually, I don’t think I should ignore it.”

Mia was baffled.

“To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with what Dominic told me earlier.”

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Mia was stunned. Spiraling in bewilderment, she was at a loss for words.

As she studied Nicholas closely, she seemed to notice a distinctive glint in his eyes. It finally struck her that he might have feelings for her. Still, she’d failed to spot anything different regarding his attitude toward her. In fact, Nicholas was more like a brother to her. Not once did her mind ever stray to other possibilities regarding their relationship. However, his response earlier made her realize that certain things had begun to spiral out of her control.

Nicholas’ eyes bore into hers. “Mia, I know you’re preoccupied with Sage’s illness now. But can we talk after he completely recovers after his treatment?”

“Talk?” What is there to talk about? It couldn’t be what she was thinking, could it?

Mia noted the suggestive tone in his words. She was now completely at a loss for words.

She was already feeling quite awkward when Eva attempted to matchmake her with Nicholas, even feeling a bit sorry for him for dragging him into this mess.

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She knew how hard it’d be on her future husband, because of her brothers’ standards. They simply wouldn’t be satisfied with anyone. Little did she expect Nicholas to actually have feelings for her, which went unnoticed by her.

Mia faltered and said, “Nick, we’ve always been just friends. Don’t feel like you have to take care of me and the kids just because of something Dominic told you.”

She still found it quite hard to believe that Nicholas liked her. Frankly, she figured that he only agreed to date and take care of her out of respect for Dominic. He never had a crush on anyone before, after all. “Mia, do you think I look like someone who’d succumb to a lifelong commitment just because I was being kind?”

“Actually, you don’t,” Mia replied sheepishly. “But I’ve always treated you as my brother.”

Nicholas sighed. “Well, I haven’t been particularly bold in the past four years. From now onward, I will only be with you as a man.” He closed the distance between them, staring at her intently. “Mia, I don’t want to be your brother.”

Mia was flabbergasted. She thought she had made herself pretty clear earlier, but she was still caught off guard by his candor. What should she do now?

Flustered, she said, “Nick, I really haven’t considered getting in a relationship, and the thought of dating you has never crossed my mind.”

“Take your time to think about it. I’m not in a hurry after all,” Nicholas said calmly.

Mia was utterly speechless. She could only give him a mortified nod. A smile finally spread across Nicholas’ face. “Then you should rest early. I’ll get going first.”