Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0527

"Alright. Let's eat first," Nicholas said.

Considering my condition, Nicholas gestured for the maid to bring the meal in. In truth, he was nearly certain that Tabitha was his daughter. Her eyes mirrored his own, far more so than Pete's could ever.

Back at the airport, when Nicholas was rushing back to save me, Pete told him, "Tabitha's last name isn't Shelman.

He only wanted me to admit myself that Tabitha was our child.

The day he first heard the news, he had been overwhelmed, nearly lost for words. Knowing he had someone in this world who shared his blood-that feeling was incredible. He had a daughter, and he had me. He finally had a family.

But despite the joy, there was a simmering anger. I had kept this from him, although I knew how much family meant to him. Nicholas had even laid bare his most painful memories before me. Still, I chose to lie to him.

as soon as I admitted Tabitha was his, he would let it go. But watching me break down in tears, he was

lay motionless on the bed, eyes wide, fixed on the ceiling. Tears shimmered in my beautiful eyes like crystals, and he couldn't deny the sting in

breath, sitting beside me and gently pulling me close. "Let's eat first. We'll talk afterward." Tears streamed down my cheeks as my body trembled. He tried wiping them away, but they

disgusted by his feigned concern. I shoved his hand

to put on the shoes, I ran toward the door. Tabitha had to still be

as my hand reached for the doorknob, I felt myself being lifted off the ground. Nicholas held me firmly,

don't eat, you won't even have the strength

How could I even think of eating

soup first,' he said, not waiting

fists so tightly that my nails dug into my palms. Closing my eyes, I struggled to suppress my fury. I knew if

him. "Nicholas, let me see Tabitha.

palpable. From the moment Tabitha was born, we