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.

so worried about these past few days? I propped myself up slightly and whispered, 'You

remained closed, but

hand slid up to rest on my shoulder.

sharp at first but softening when they landed on me. He reached out,

me. You're sick. Do you really think I'd let you stress over another man's

"What do you mean 'another man'? Why does it sound

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

onto mine as he said earnestly, "I want you to depend on me. I don't

lifting to reveal deep, mesmerizing eyes. His words were so earnest, and his voice was so soothing that it

took all my strength to snap out of

"What's wrong with being a strong woman? Having a career, solving problems on my own, not being a burden to anyone-it gives us more time to live our own

thumb gently brushed my

women.' What I like is seeing you make decisions that make you happy, decisions you won't regret. You

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