Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0575

Earlier, when the maids had crowded outside my door, I hadn't even noticed that Nicholas had somehow left his

room.

Tabitha's room was arranged right next to his, so it was no surprise he had overheard every word I said. But it didn't matter at all. I couldn't stand even looking at him now.

With so many people around, I had no intention of engaging in pointless arguments. Lowering my gaze, I turned to open the door and go back inside.

Just as my hand touched the handle, a strong grip landed on my shoulder.

The maids, startled by Nicholas storming over, quickly scattered out of sight.

I turned around, smacking his hand off my shoulder with all the strength I could muster. My palm burned with pain, and the fiery red mark on the back of his hand made it clear that he hadn't escaped unscathed either.

'Tabitha's asleep. If you have something to say, we

but Nicholas stepped forward and blocked my way. A sliver of light from inside the room slipped through,

and lifted me off the ground. In the blink of

breath brushed my face, sending a shiver through me. His heat was so overwhelming that I felt as though I might burn up just by being near

some rest. Even without touching him,

for me. It won't make me feel sorry for you. I didn't realize you were such a performer, Nicholas," I

was too strong.

block my way. I'm not a

head lowered, his

this for you to see. It's just...

blocking my way!" My voice rose as I

left for us to say?" His voice dropped further, heavy with