Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0267

Nicholas fell silent. He straightened up and proceeded to button up his clothes, donning each garment in turn.

He seemed to revel in my gaze, his movements slow and purposeful, almost as if he was deliberately attempting to seduce me. Every flick of his finger seemed to ooze with allure.

Unable to endure the suspense any longer and consumed with worry for Pete, I demanded, "Spit it out, Nicholas!

A bitter smile twisted across his face. After straightening his clothes, he closed his eyes and pretended to take a nap. "I've fallen ill, yet you haven't

shown this much concern."

I looked at his worn-out face and felt exhausted. When I was still in love with him, I often fantasized about being a devoted, caring wife who would look after her sick husband-it was the ideal of a loving marriage.

My imagination had run wild back then. I'd heard that when a man was ill, his body temperature could rise all over, even in his private parts. I used to fantasize about his body in ways I couldn't admit out loud. However, I was more rational now. As his ex-wife, I should put those. thoughts behind me. I let out a soft sigh, lifted my hand to press the button above me, and told the driver, "Please pull over." Nicholas' eyes flew open, dark and menacing. "You've got no patience left for me!"

It felt as if he was scrutinizing every aspect of our relationship with a fine- tooth comb, getting upset over every change from how things used to be.

"We're no longer together. What's your problem? Pull over! I'm getting out!"

to him so calmly showed how patient! was

as I thought about Yasmine, realizing it had been

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I couldn't help but wonder about how she or the

well on my end. Plus, I

can let you out of the car," Nicholas said, interrupting my train of thought. " Do you even know what he promised his father? If he can't prove himself in three months, he'll have to

will cut him

family because he's the eldest son. He's got his sights set on you, Ariana.

can get out of the car, but are you

and marry into someone else's family? I understood every single word he said, but the implications hit me like a ton of bricks. My brain felt like it was

in him, right? If I let Nicholas

told you that the choice

doing this just because you're still obsessed with my

he grasped my chin with

him again, "So, all you want is for me

I took it as confirmation

straight in the