Are you lying?

Nikolai looked at Ivy. She looked dishelved. Her once beautiful dress is torn, her hair is a mess. Her shapely legs are on display. He noticed that one of her calf is bleeding. There are several red marks over her legs and thighs. But still he liked her appearance. She is looking like an innocent rabbit, pure, and very attractive.

Despite her half nakedness, what caught his attention is her tear strained cheeks. He can guess that she cried long before Stella attacked her.

He approached her slowly. He removed his suit jacket and draped it over her body. Before her body could get used to the warmth of his jacket, he invaded her personal space.

He squeezed her cheeks between his fingers. She flinched when he touched her. But he didn't let go of her cheek.

"Why were you crying? You were happy before you met Richard. Are you acquainted with him before today?" he inquired calmly. His tone is neither gentle nor harsh.

Ivy became pale when she heard his question. She gathered the name of