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.

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 need to

Nicholas' eyes remained closed, but

on my shoulder.

abruptly, sharp at first but softening when they

You're sick. Do you really

turned my head away. "What do you mean 'another man'? Why

a man?" Nicholas persisted cupping my

to depend on me. I don't

reveal deep, mesmerizing eyes. His words were so earnest, and his voice

strength to snap out

"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

gently brushed

I like is seeing you 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

that, whatever you choose, you're always right. You're not a burden, and none of this is trouble for me.