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

me feel uneasy. When I stopped suddenly, he almost stepped on my foot. Thrown off balance, we

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

would 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.

I opened my eyes, I realized an arm was wrapped securely around

a low, muffled groan escape his lips. I bit my lip, lifting myself

froze. After catching his breath, he finally spoke. "What are you so afraid of? I'd never

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

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

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

"Don't move.

does it hurt? Isn't lying

his eyes closed, "It has been years since you've

figure out what