Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0543

"Nich..." As Nicholas leaned in suddenly, I immediately fell silent. I did not doubt that if I said even one more word, his lips would press down without hesitation.

Our faces were inches apart. The intimate sound of our breaths tangled, slipping directly into each other's ears. The faint scent of tobacco grew increasingly heated. Unable to bear it, I shoved him hard.

Nicholas' dark eyes held a faint red glow, and his entire body seemed taut with restrained heat. For a moment, I thought he might snap and tear away the barriers separating us.

But he closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them, there was a trace of regret in his dark gaze. His voice was laced with mockery as he asked, "Why stop now?"

I pressed my lips tightly together. I didn't dare to utter another word under the weight of his predatory stare.

Nicholas didn't seem to care for a reply. He turned and strode off, opening one door after another on the first floor as if he owned the place.

By the third door, he couldn't help but complain, "What is this, a model home?"

it was not entirely wrong, but at least it had a bit more

my mom passed, anything unnecessary was burned. I hadn't planned to stay long in the country, so I only prepared essentials. The other rooms lacked bedding since I didn't

bedding in this house is in my room and the ones for

my answer. His gaze darkened as he said, "Fine. I'll take your room

at his watch and

could fully process his audacity, he began heading upstairs. Panicking, I rushed

room isn't appropriate

than me, and with the added height

me. "I could take a guest room, but I hurt my back. Do you expect me to sleep on such a hard bedboard? There's no

his lips together. 'And I only hurt my back because you

bit my lip, seething. Since

to bring over some bedding!" I finally

with me

And it's not like you have clothes here