Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0559

I pretended not to hear Nicholas' words, turning my back to him and closing my eyes.

Yes, I had no conscience. If I were too sentimental, his care would only drag me back to the past. It would reopen old wounds and spark pointless debates about who was right and who was wrong.

But without a conscience, I could leave everything frozen at this moment. And that, perhaps, wasn't so bad.

As I was drifting off to sleep, he lifted the blanket and squeezed in beside me. His arm casually draped across my waist. My back pressed tightly against his chest.

Before I could say anything, his low and husky voice brushed against the nape of my neck, sending a tingle down my spine.

"Let me hold you for a bit. I promise I won't do anything. I'm tired too."

I tilted my head slightly to glance at him. Half his face was hidden in the shadow of my hair. His sharp features seemed even more gaunt than they had a few days ago.

looked tired, truly tired. I gazed at him indifferently. Who had he been so worried about these past few days? I propped myself up slightly and whispered, 'You can rest here. I

but

around my waist as his hand slid up to rest on my shoulder. 'Don't push

at first but softening when they landed on me. He reached out, brushing his fingers

you're worried about, leave it to me. You're sick. Do you really think I'd let you stress over another

eyes and turned my head away. "What do you mean 'another man'? Why does it sound

Christopher a man?" Nicholas persisted cupping my face to make me

on me. I don't want you to pretend you can handle everything

His words were so

to snap out of

a career, solving problems on my own, not being a burden to anyone-it gives

gently brushed

you won't regret. You can run a company and start your own law firm. You can even become a

or willful. What I like is standing behind you and catching you when you fall. I want to make sure that, whatever you choose, you're always right. You're not a burden, and none of this is trouble for me. It's