Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0537

Claudia had left, yet it still felt like someone was standing there. The tension of a silent standoff stirred something deep within me. But under the cover of darkness, whatever I couldn't hide would still remain unseen.

"Was it you?" Nicholas's voice carried no hint of emotion, and his gaze was unreadable. His reason for asking was clear.

I lifted my gaze to meet his. "Did she come to you to complain?"

Nicholas scoffed, giving a noncommittal answer. "She mentioned a few things."

I brushed past him, opening the door, and stepping inside. He followed close behind. "Aren't you curious about what she told me?"

"Nothing to do with me." I kept my tone neutral. I knew she would just blame everything on me.

Tabitha's things were scattered across the living room. I picked up each item as I walked, stopping here and there.

between Nicholas

me feel uneasy. When I

my eyes, bracing myself and clutching my arms tightly. There was nothing

imagining the impact with the floor. Those few seconds felt drawn out, just enough for me to anticipate the crash. But

an arm was wrapped securely around my waist. Nicholas had turned

his lips.

of discomfort, so I froze. After catching his breath, he finally spoke. "What are you so afraid of? I'd never let you get hurt right in front of

exactly experienced in love. But I knew I had only truly loved one man in my

words would work on a young girl, but not on me. I looked away and nudged his shoulder. "Get up." He winced as I moved. Nicholas bit

to carry a warmth to wrap around us. I felt like I

move. Just give me

it hurt? Isn't lying

as he replied with his eyes closed, "It has been years since you've been this close. Can't

to figure out what