Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0156

Nicholas froze as the intense fire in his eyes slowly faded. With a wave of his hands, all of the attendants around us immediately left. the luxurious room, leaving the two of us alone.

Once he saw me sign the papers, Nicholas stood up and turned me. around to face him. He looked at me with a dark gaze. Even if both of us were to remain quiet, I felt like our souls were resonating with each other.

Our souls were tightly intertwined and indiscernible from each other. It was almost as if even after so many years of being with him, despite it being with or without love, we still had a bond between us. The strong sensation of happiness overwhelmed me as I felt myself. grow dizzy.

He placed his hand on the top of my head and began stroking my hair. "Mrs. Hawk, are you still keeping your hair long for me?"

My lips twitched, not understanding where he was getting at.

"You gave up everything to stay by my side. How could I not treat you well?' He stroked my hair softly as his voice was filled with adoration. "Am I such an irresponsible man in your heart?

"I don't need to hear your answer. You are with me every day as your hair grows longer. Mrs. Hawk, even your hair is living proof of your love for me. You do love me. You can't trick me."

his voice was filled with confidence. Was that really what

had decided to return to his side. It would be a lie if I

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my part. If I were being honest, I felt

him and playing

was only thinking about how I should. leave unscathed. How was I any different from the person he used to be? I had

My teachers never taught me to act in such a way! If it weren't for the

voice as I looked up at him. "Do y-you

me?"

him that question. Each time I asked, I would only end up feeling humiliated.

would I be so nice to you if I didn't like

looked at me

had said those words to me back then, I would have teased him or even raised his chin