Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0571

'Nicholas! What exactly do you want? Just make it clear already!"

Rain mixed with tears streamed down my face as I shouted. I could barely hold myself together.

Nicholas clenched his fists with a fierce expression. But the redness at the corners of his eyes betrayed him.

"I don't want to see your back anymore. I don't want to watch you walk away before I can say anything. I want you to feel pain because of me, even if it means you hate me! At least that's something-because no matter what I do, you never give me a chance."

Nicholas was hurting too when he said those words.

As a proud man who wielded power effortlessly in Radiant City, it wasn't easy for him to lower himself to care for someone or humble himself to please a woman.

But my heart felt like a sheet of crumpled paper. The pain in my heart was colder than the rain soaking my body. But how would he know I'd never given him a chance?

reason had worn it all away. No matter how much compromise, it wouldn't work with someone who wasn't right for

root of it all. He was feeling hurt now. But how did

forgive you

his dark, stormy gaze. They seemed drained of all

to deflate, his

agreed and

that moment, I lost. With Tabitha involved, I didn't stand a chance. As he said, none of

win my favor. I didn't have to fight against his mixed signals or

that it had all come too late. If I'd seen things clearly the first time I ran into him after returning, I would've left with Tabitha long ago. I wouldn't

it into my pocket. When it involved Tabitha, I wouldn't dare take any chances. Suddenly, Nicholas' arm weighed down on my shoulder, forcing me to stumble. His other hand

touch me." I shoved him

rush. Instead, he spoke

in front of Tabitha. I know I annoy you-you'd rather I vanish. But

Even though I'd already given in, his smugness made me want