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.

wasn't concerned about whatever had gone on between Nicholas and

he trailed close behind, making me feel uneasy. When I stopped suddenly, he almost

bracing myself and clutching my arms tightly. There was

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

I opened my eyes, I realized an arm was wrapped securely around my waist. Nicholas had

I heard a low, muffled groan escape his

another sound of discomfort, so I froze. After catching his breath, he finally spoke.

loved one man in my life,

and nudged his shoulder. "Get up." He winced as I moved. Nicholas bit his lip,

seemed to carry a warmth to wrap around us. I felt like I was being immersed in

him say, "Don't move. Just

hurt? Isn't lying on

tightened as he replied with his eyes closed, "It has been years since you've

to figure out what he really meant-it