Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 45

Chapter 0045

1 first reinforced Nicholas' psychological defenses, then lowered his expectations to gain agreement. True to form, he agreed in a detached tone.

"I wouldn't lay a finger on you again even if you begged me to."

I smiled triumphantly, though inside, I felt less than pleased. My smile faded and I quietly hoped he would keep his promise. What was so hard about taking Claudia to her college? briskly nodded and said, "Deal."

Nicholas shot me a sideways glance, his forehead creased. Make sure she knows I transferred her to a different college for her good."

"Got it."

"She suspects we're still arguing. Let her know we're not." I hummed in acknowledgment.

He paused, then upped the challenge for me, stating, "She's quite sensitive, so be casual in your approach. Don't give her any reason to question!"

I smiled in a detached manner. Nicholas treated me as if I didn't matter. He had finally shown his hand.

into his eyes and felt a

evening, I remained close to

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from those around us. In everyone's eyes, my in-laws cherished me, and I had a husband who was regarded as a gentleman, completely devoted to me. My role as Mrs.

Nicholas' presence and politely accepted the business cards I handed out. Nicholas tolerated

gaze conveyed a mix

more

more like the way a woman looked at a man she

scrutiny made my skin crawl. I couldn't withstand it like Nicholas did, so I quickly left

hid in a corner to catch

two women gossiping about

banquet seems to be just a stage for Mr. and Mrs. Hawk to flaunt

here, but how did Mrs. Hawk manage to be so lucky?" a woman

He rarely attends these gatherings, but today he showed up here just to take the chance

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