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.

struggled to breathe. "Let me go, Nicholas.

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

at him. My heart was overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness.

struggling and let out a bitter laugh,

was painfully clear in the confined space of the car. Nicholas

glanced at me briefly before he stepped out of the car

hot. He adjusted

himself. He always prided himself on being a gentleman, but tonight he

memories, feeling as though the empty space in

I was his woman, yet he had to tiptoe around another man. It was

loud bang came from the car. The entire vehicle shook as Nicholas punched the door. Shielding the torn fabric on my body, I opened

into his

with him anymore. My tongue was still throbbing from the pain! I scrambled into my own car, slamming on the gas as if I was fleeing from the

out a cold laugh. "Ran away again. Always