Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

My gaze fell on Nicholas' pants draped over the bed. The loose waistband was twisted into what looked like a crying face. The black phone peeking out from one corner seemed depressing. In our married life, I valued both love and privacy. We respected each other's personal space and never touched each other's phones.

But earlier, I had already searched through his study. Would this make a difference?

I pulled out his phone and swiftly burrowed under the covers. I hid my head as well.

I was nervous.

Nothing good ever came out of going through your partner's phone. I was scared of finding evidence of his and Claudia's dalliance, but I was also afraid of finding nothing and becoming paranoid.

My teeth were chattering as I thought of the rosary beads he liked to wear.

Nicholas, what exactly were you hiding from me?

Whether it was my trembling hands or nervousness, I entered the wrong password several times.

At last, a message appeared on the screen: "Incorrect password. Please retry in 30 seconds."

Was I naive?

I could unlock his safe but not his phone.

With my pounding heartbeat in the background, I mentally went through all the passwords I could think of. My mouth was dry, and I was swallowing air while I counted down the seconds.

Five, four, three, two...

Suddenly, the blanket covering my head was lifted.

"What are you doing?"

Nicholas stood there, and his bare upper body was dripping with water. His eight-pack abs were on display.

glimpse of his V-line

I couldn't appreciate the sight of a handsome man after a bath. My attention was

he hadn't expected me to have his phone in my hands. He scowled

guilty feeling eating at me. I was like a thief caught in the act. I didn't

as anger swirled in his eyes.

there was a "click" that echoed in the room at an inappropriate time. On

who stood in front of the mirror. Just a few hours ago, I had felt like a seductress who

slightly. His voice carried a hint of teasing as he said, "What's this?

I blushed and

on the bed and held onto his waist tightly while looking up at him with pleading eyes. "Honey,

had lived, Nicholas had been the center of my

a distance, I had never looked away. My teenage thoughts were delicate,

the faith in my life to crumble. I loved Nicholas with all my heart, and I wanted him to love me the

his jaw softened slightly. "I

did she get

Just an old

cold and firm gaze, I unexpectedly saw a hint of evasion. I felt a pang of disappointment. I knew

it just be the two of us?" I asked tentatively

ill, and the whole family was very tense at that time. They didn't tell me the specific cause of the illness. Back then, to show my generosity and to gain favor with the in-laws, I

underage at the time, and she was wary of me. She only wanted Nicholas to accompany

I never traveled alone again. I now realized how unhealthy our marriage was and how there had always been a third

another honeymoon trip abroad? We should try for a baby. Frances is getting anxious," I pressed and

tonic his mother had pumped him with. His brows

He helped me smooth out the hair around my neck, which caused a tingle in my heart. It was a mix of

pleasing demeanor. "Of course, the first stop will be our own country. The destination is Coral Villa in Radiant

my arms around his neck. I kissed him fiercely as my legs

hands carefully cradled my hips, and

able to

with both hands and was about to take the next step when