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.

would let it go. But watching me break down in tears, he

fixed on the ceiling. Tears shimmered in my beautiful eyes like crystals, and

gently pulling me close. "Let's eat first. We'll talk afterward."

glared at Nicholas with pure hatred, disgusted by his feigned concern. I shoved his hand aside and rolled out of bed, darting in the

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

doorknob, I felt myself being lifted off the ground. Nicholas held me firmly, carrying me back to the table and setting me

you won't even have

How could I even

first,' he said, not waiting for a response as he filled the

palms. Closing my eyes, I struggled to suppress my fury. I knew if I tried to rush out, I

let me see Tabitha. I haven't seen

voice trembled, and the heartbreak underneath was palpable. From the moment Tabitha was born, we had never