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.

concerned about whatever had gone on between Nicholas and Claudia. After all, Nicholas wasn't

When I stopped suddenly, he almost stepped on my foot. Thrown off balance, we both toppled

jolted as I shut my eyes, bracing myself and clutching my arms tightly. There was nothing else

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

arm was wrapped securely around my waist.

I heard a low, muffled groan escape his lips. I bit my

finally spoke. "What are

truly loved one man in my life, and he had never acted like this before. I wasn't sure how to respond

away and nudged his shoulder. "Get up."

in real agony. Yet, his expression and voice seemed to carry a warmth to wrap around us. I

him say, "Don't move.

lying on

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

didn't want to figure out what he really meant-it was too