Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0348

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Nicholas said, "I want to explore a new field and pave the way for my wife, but the contract is over now."

As he spoke, his warm hand held mine under the table. His eyes were filled with tenderness. I knew there was truth mixed with lies in his words, but at that moment, his gentleness overwhelmed me. Jasmine's face had gone pale, yet people still praised Nicholas for being so kind to his subordinates. She had made a name for herself, and he'd never mistreated her.

Nicholas leaned in, his warm breath brushing against my ear. "Ms. Jones, how about some fresh air? If we stay, your husband might end up drinking too much." My heart pounded. Emotions I had been holding back were threatening to break free.

Nicholas led me out of the television station and had the driver bring the car over. But instead of getting in, he pressed me against the car door and kissed me. My fingers trembled as they clung to his shoulder. I carefully kissed him back clumsily.

I was

the

pretending to be my old self, kissing the man who once meant the world to her. Nicholas cupped back of my head, deepening the kiss. But then, he tasted my tears.

forehead against mine. He cradled my face, wiping away

are you crying? Was

shook my head. "Thank you for letting me feel

desert finally receiving the rain it desperately needed. There was no escaping it,

how unkind I

nes

man I

cherished felt incredible. But that feeling was also like a sharpz knife, constantly stabbing into

endure long-term suffering, but

up, confused. His voice was

the distance. "It's enough. There's no need to act

frowned. "Do you think

come today, I would have managed. Don't do this anymore. I

chest. He finally realized how much his indifference had hurt the

were together back then,