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.

Who had he been so worried about these past few days? I propped myself up slightly and

Nicholas' eyes remained closed, but

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

they landed on me. He

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

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

a man?" Nicholas persisted cupping my face

want you to depend on me. I don't want you

stared at him, his long lashes lifting to reveal deep, mesmerizing eyes. His words were so earnest, and his voice was so

took all my strength to snap out of his trap of

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

gently

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

I want to make sure that, whatever you choose, you're always right. You're not a burden,