Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0528

Nicholas lifted his gaze, shock and wonder filling his eyes.

"Tabitha... She really is my child. My child... Tabitha... Tabitha Hawk..."

Suddenly, I was enveloped in a powerful embrace, his body trembling against mine. His heart thudded in rhythm with his shaking voice.

"My child... I really have a child..."

I felt warm tears against my neck, quickly losing their heat to the coldness surrounding me.

Each drop slipped down, landing closer to my heart. A steady ache reminded me that Nicholas's soft, unsteady sobs were painfully real

He seemed drained, his weight pressing against me as if he could barely stand. The two of us swayed slightly, unsteady together.

released my hands at my sides. Watching him bent over

tightened as I said, "Nicholas, I'll ask you one more time.

me. He wrapped his arms tightly

is eating downstairs..." His words were fragmented, choked

crying overwhelmed me, stinging my eyes. I tilted my head back,

I understood. A heavy weight settled in my heart, pressing down with a dull ache. I felt

wanted to accuse him, but my words faltered as he looked up. "Ariana, thank you. Really... Thank you. I'm sorry. Please, don't be mad at me

man nearly six feet tall look up at me

ignore. This man before me felt as fragile as glass,

with tears, locked onto mine as he held me tight, repeating

Thank you... Thank

my hand, hesitating above his head