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 yourself.

abruptly, sharp at first but softening when they landed on me.

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

do you mean 'another man'? Why does

my face

mine as he said earnestly, "I want you to depend on me. I don't want you to pretend you can handle everything on

mesmerizing eyes. His words were so earnest, and his

my strength to snap out of his trap of sweet

a strong woman? Having a career, solving problems on my own, not

gently brushed my

make decisions that make you happy, decisions you won't regret. You can run a company and start your own law firm. You can even become a livestreamer if you want, and I'll be there sending

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 just what I should do as a