Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0562

An undercurrent of tension brewed in our gazes.

Perhaps neither of us could convince the other to stand unwaveringly by our side, leaving both with a sense of disappointment.

To me, Nicholas was being utterly unreasonable! Comparing this situation to what happened with Pete was absurd-they were worlds apart.

Yet, as his voice rase with every question, the raw pain in his tone was unmistakable. He believed I was the one at fault.

Nicholas' despair was palpable as his fingers gripped my shoulders tightly, his voice heavy. "Ariana, you were the one who liked me first. So, why is it that you can be so forgiving with Pete but hold me to an impossible standard? "You don't care about my intentions or whether I'm trying to make you happy. You only care about the results-if they don't align perfectly with what you want, you condemn me without a second thought."

He laughed bitterly, the sound laced with self-mockery. "I thought things were finally getting better between us, that you were willing to let me back into your life. Do you have any idea how happy I was last night when you fell asleep next to me?"

I bit my lip, staring at my reflection in the vanity mirror. My face was pale, and my disheveled hair made me look like a ghost.

certain my bones would break. But he kept shaking me, demanding

a moment, I doubted myself. Was I

abruptly froze. His conflicted

do will ever

head helplessly, my vision blurring. I couldn't

right next to me, his voice seemed distant, like it was coming

door, his tone steeped in

dreaming about our future-taking you around the world, making up for everything we missed. But the dream ended so quickly.

looked slumped and defeated in a way

but didn't move to turn it. I knew he was waiting, hoping for some kind of response

couldn't lie to myself. I couldn't accept or

cold as

a future together. Wasn't I just as

a dream. Now that we're awake, it's time