Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0103

I smiled softly and called out, "Honey, let's go back."

As I walked past Nicholas, his hidden emotions felt like a massive vortex. A gust of wind stirred, lifting the hem of my dress and ruffling his suit.

Just as I was about to pass him, he stepped forward and blocked my path. Having spent four years with him, I had come to understand him a bit.

With his lips tightly pressed together, he extended his leg to block my path. He was demanding an explanation.

In the past, I might have forced my way through. Although the chances of escaping were slim, it would at least show my determination. But now, I walked up to him and gently caressed his cheek. I began to understand that some struggles were meaningless.

His skin was cold. My touch seemed to make him slightly uncomfortable. He withdrew the leg that was blocking my way and stepped back.

Frowning, he looked at me coldly. "What are you doing?"

I looked up at him and smiled. "A capable man and a woman who wants to depend on him are not mutually exclusive."

to show him my intentions. I needed him to know that I depended on him, so he would

pulled me into his arms. His voice was close to my ear.

intelligence. He held my chin, forcing me to look up at him. For a moment, I almost felt like

once dreamed of. But now, in this setting and at this time, any more intimacy felt like a grave transgression. Yet, I

on tiptoe, and gently kissed his chin.

adoration. He seemed pleased

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my hand and prepared to leave. I still needed to send

for the last time.

stepping away, he pulled me back by my waist. His fingers wandered slowly and suggestively across my side, as if toying with a favorite plaything, or perhaps he was testing my boundaries. "So, you think I'm more capable than Pete?" he suddenly

and his palms grew hotter, making my blood boil. After realizing Pete's feelings for me, Nicholas' past

if he actually

waist brought me back to reality. I noticed the cor me.

from my hopeful thoughts. He didn't care

in both of mine as I told