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.

had gone on between Nicholas and Claudia. After all, Nicholas wasn't going to

as he trailed close behind, making me feel uneasy. When I stopped suddenly, he almost stepped on my foot. Thrown off balance,

eyes, bracing myself and clutching my arms tightly.

the floor. Those few seconds felt drawn out, just enough for me

around my waist. Nicholas had

but I heard a low, muffled groan escape his lips. I bit my lip, lifting myself up slightly. "Are you

shifted, he let out another sound of discomfort, so I froze. After catching his breath, he finally spoke. "What are you so afraid of? I'd

my life, and he

girl, but not on me. I looked away and nudged his shoulder. "Get up."

seemed to carry a warmth to wrap

move. Just give me a

it hurt? Isn't lying

eyes closed, "It has been

want to figure out what he