Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0151

My gaze fell on the black carry-on suitcase by his leg. "Didn't your just say you weren't leaving?"

Nicholas, with his long legs, walked over to the bedside and reached. out to stroke my head, but I turned my head to avoid his touch. His hand hung awkwardly in the air for a moment before he withdrew it. "Yes, but I have to go back."

I sighed inwardly, unsure of what I was feeling. He could be incredibly frustrating.

When I was ready to let him go, he played the role of the devoted partner. But just when I let my guard down and believed his words, he told me he was leaving.

"We're only gonna be here a couple more days."

"It's urgent."

"Isn't there any way you can stay?"

"I must go back."

you promised to stay with me for

with your situation. Try to understand the priorities here. I'll take you on

didn't suggest there would be a

I say I

was too stubborn Wahout a clear answer, I could never

directly. He just let cet a faint hum, neither confirming

felt like a shackle that was holding me in place. Unless he outright rejected me, I couldn't

lay back down, turning my back to him "Safe travels,"

rumors about me claiming that I was divorcing Nicholas because of my inappropriate behavior with other men spread like wildfire. I didn't know who released the information, but their

Neal, and even a photo of me hugging Will

case between Cindy and Zachary approached, the public backlash against me

having scandalous life with multiple men" were some of the headlines. In any case, the media was all over

indiscreet.

claimed that Cindy's reputation was already in tatters and that I was only making

intended to keep it from me, but Alex updated me daily on the latest