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.

Nicholas squeezed any harder, I was certain my bones would break. But he kept shaking me, demanding answers I didn't

myself. Was I

Nicholas abruptly froze. His conflicted expression cleared as

isn't it? Nothing I do will ever matter because you simply hate me.

my head helplessly, my vision blurring. I couldn't

megaphone in his mouth. Even though he was right next to me, his voice seemed distant, like

toward the door,

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

slumped and defeated in

hesitated. His fingers brushed against the handle but didn't move to turn it. I knew he was waiting, hoping for some kind of response from

lie to myself. I couldn't accept or agree

was cold as I said, "Nicholas,

future together. Wasn't I just as

we're awake, it's time to return to our