Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0382

Nicholas still hadn't come back to the bedroom at midnight. This was normal, but I had something I needed to discuss with him tonight. I planned to go abroad, and there was no way to hide it from him. The entire villa was dark, and the study lights were turned off as well. I ""Nicholas?" I called out. However, there was no response.

In the moonlight, I saw a ladder that had been knocked over near the bookshelf. With a few books scattered on the floor, the study's interior resembled a strange mix of order and chaos.

Nicholas was slumped over the desk, dozing off. His lashes fluttered constantly, indicating his restless sleep. I walked over and gently nudged him.

"Nicholas, go back to bed."

Opening his eyes, he focused on my face with a dazed expression.

"Why are you here?" he rasped.

"Aren't you done with work yet? You can finish tomorrow. It's time to sleep."

I had thought Claudia was demanding his attention every night, but it turned out she was out partying until dawn. He, on the other hand, was left alone and could only fall asleep at his desk, with no one concerned about him.

Still yet to regain his consciousness, Nicholas felt disoriented. He sighed and pulled me close to him. "Where am I supposed to sleep?"

""In the bedroom," I said,

His stiff, short hair scratched my skin through my pajamas, and it felt both painful and ticklish. Clutching the sleeves of my nightgown, I tensed up.

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me.

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from the chair. He cooperated and followed me out of the

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bookshelf fall over?"

knocked it over