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 and Claudia. After all,

feel uneasy. When I

myself and clutching my arms tightly. There was nothing else I

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

opened my eyes, I realized an arm was wrapped securely around my waist. Nicholas had turned us mid- fall, taking the hit

escape his lips. I bit

froze. After catching his breath, he finally spoke. "What are you so afraid of? I'd

loved one man in my life, and he had never acted like this before. I

looked away and nudged his shoulder. "Get

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

say, "Don't move.

does it hurt? Isn't lying on you

eyes closed, "It has been years since you've been this close. Can't

figure out what