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?

it all away. No matter how much compromise, it wouldn't

all. He was feeling hurt now. But how did

never forgive you after what you

raised my eyes, meeting his dark, stormy gaze. They seemed

his energy draining

and

involved, I didn't stand a chance. As

no longer had to try so hard to please me or find ways to win my favor. I didn't have to fight against his mixed signals or wrestle alone with the pain of the past colliding with the present.

seen things clearly the first time I ran into him after returning, I would've left with Tabitha long ago. I wouldn't let myself fall into such

chances. Suddenly, Nicholas' arm weighed down on my shoulder, forcing me to

I shoved him away

spoke

in front of Tabitha. I know I annoy

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