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.

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

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

first. We'll talk afterward." Tears streamed down my cheeks as my body trembled. He

concern. I shoved his hand aside and rolled out of bed, darting

I ran toward the door. Tabitha had to still be in the

the doorknob, I felt myself being lifted off the

won't even have the strength

could I even think of eating right

first,' he said, not waiting for

my nails dug into my palms. Closing my eyes, I struggled to suppress my fury. I knew if I tried to rush out, I wouldn't

to stay calm, hoping I could reason with him. "Nicholas, let me see Tabitha. I haven't seen her in days-I miss her. I can't eat anything

heartbreak underneath was palpable. From the moment Tabitha was