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?

all away. No matter how much compromise, it wouldn't work with someone who wasn't right for me. Now, he and

it all. He was feeling hurt

you

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

to deflate, his energy draining

agreed and

stand a chance. As he said, none of it

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. The torment would finally end for both of

ran into him after

wouldn't dare take any chances. Suddenly, Nicholas' arm weighed down on my shoulder, forcing me to stumble. His other hand caught me, his warmth seeping through my rain-soaked clothes and into my skin. It felt strangely warm, yet it sent a

I shoved him away

rush. Instead, he spoke softly, his tone almost

I know I annoy you-you'd rather I vanish.

given in, his smugness made me want to