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."

him to know that I depended on him, so he would let his

and pulled me into his arms. His voice was close to my ear. "It's not mutually exclusive, but your attitude doesn't make

to look up at him. For a moment, I

setting and at this

around his shoulder, stood on tiptoe, and gently kissed his chin. Is

He seemed pleased by my gesture, and

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

for the last time.

back by my waist. His fingers wandered slowly and suggestively across my side, as if toying

hotter, making my blood boil. After realizing Pete's feelings for me,

couldn't help but wonder if he actually cared about

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

woke up from my hopeful thoughts. He didn't care for me. It was merely

palm in both of mine as I told him, "Yes, you're better than him."