CHAPTER 117
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Gabe had a hot bath, and it eased his stress. He loved it very much because he didn’t have a hot bath before. This was his first time, and it felt like a luxury.

After bathing, he came and hugged Nicole and kissed her and thanked her without telling her the reason.

Nicole was a bit confused because she didn’t figure out that it was the hot bath that made Gabe so content.

Gabe had never prepared hot baths for Nicole because her body used to suffer from inflammation, and so she only had cold baths even during harsh winters. The same was the case for Gabe.

“Did you check the dress, Mom?” Gabe’s eyes were glowing with bright light. “Mia bought it for you.”

“Was it Mia’s selection?” Nicole checked the dress and looked impressed. “I think she got the size right. She has good eyes.”

“She has experience as a fashion designer, Mom,” Gabe told her. “So, I think that’s why she was able to pick the right size.”

“Ah, that makes sense, but…” she looked up at him. “You are going to pay the money for
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