44. Pillow Talk, Reveal the Truth

Nikkie's POV

"Our body temperatures aren't that different. It's probably higher than mine," I commented as I compared my body temperature with the palm of my hand.

"It's normal for a pregnant woman to have a slightly higher body temperature than usual. Soon, you might also feel hot easily," Richard explained like a walking textbook.

"Is that so? Then you're not sick," I said. Richard looked at me with a look that was hard to interpret. He then shook his head.

"Maybe my body is fine. But not my feelings. Nothing has gone right since you left, Nikkie."

I looked at Richard, who looked tired with pity.

"What exactly has happened? Hasn't your relationship with Krystal improved?" I asked curiously.

Richard stroked my hair with his left hand while his right hand was used to pull me into his arms.

Richard put my head on his arm so my face was facing his chest, which was covered by a beige t-shirt.

"What did Krystal tell you?" Richard sounded curious.

I thought about it. "Not much. She sai