Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0511

In just a few seconds, time seemed to stretch unbearably long. I had no idea what Pete was thinking during that moment.

His fists were clenched so tightly that even his shadow trembled. His right foot lifted and dropped multiple times as if he was fighting the urge to approach the car and find out what was happening.

Although I knew he couldn't possibly see inside, it felt as if our eyes met in some inexplicable way. After what felt like an eternity, he finally turned and walked away with steady steps.

I wasn't sure if my eyes were wet or if his retreating figure blurred before me. All I knew was, I couldn't let him walk away like this. I had hurt him too much already.

But Nicholas wouldn't let me maintain any dignity.

I reached to roll the window down slightly, but Nicholas caught onto my intentions. He grabbed my wrist with one hand and lifted my other hand, the one trying to push him away, over my head.

Nicholas's gaze was scrutinizing. Just when I thought he was about to say something sarcastic, he leaned down and drowned me in another overpowering kiss.

to breathe. "Let me go, Nicholas. I don't want this

and the metallic taste of blood filled my mouth. Driven by primal urges, Nicholas seemed to be

closed my eyes and refused to look at him. My heart was overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness. How did I

a bitter laugh, resigning

tear suddenly broke the silence. The sound of fabric ripping was painfully clear in the confined space

briefly before he stepped out of the car and

He adjusted his disheveled clothes and

like himself. He always prided himself on being a gentleman, but tonight he had nearly forced himself

slept at all. He had spent the entire night reminiscing about our few shared memories, feeling as though the empty

tense up. I was his woman, yet he had to tiptoe around

punched the door. Shielding the torn fabric on my body, I opened

his fist into his

with him anymore. My tongue was still throbbing from the pain! I scrambled into my own car,

a cold laugh. "Ran away again.