Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0579

Tears welled up in my eyes before I could stop them. I quickly looked away, blinking to force them back.

"Wendy, let's go," I said casually, trying to act as if nothing had happened.

"Shall we take my car?"

"Alright," Wendy replied hesitantly.

She glanced between Nicholas and me, clearly uncertain about how to handle the tension. She didn't even know what had sparked the argument this time, so she simply ducked into the car without saying another word.

As I reached for the door, a strong arm wrapped around my waist. Before I could react, my feet left the ground. Nicholas had parked his car a distance away, likely to avoid being seen following me. He carried me for quite a way without a word, and I didn't resist. It was just one of his usual tactics, and by now, I was used to it.

Once he placed me in his car, he didn't start the engine right away. He rested his arms on the steering wheel, his head lowered. His voice trembled as he spoke.

"I was just worried about you."

too quiet. I could hear both of our heartbeats-his rapid, mine calm as still

his rapid breathing, I became extremely irritated. I turned my gaze to the window and sighed

it. Just

lifted his head, his reddened eyes

off. "Just drive. I don't want to argue with you. Honestly, I don't think there's anything left for

ignored my words and reached across the console, pulling me toward him. The awkward angle made the embrace uncomfortable. I shifted slightly, but his grip

I was

the need to apologize for this, then there were countless other things he owed

spend days apologizing. Frankly, I

onto me, not letting go. He didn't move no matter how much I pushed.

ruffled my hair lightly. "I'll assign a few people to you. I can't

I

What if something like today happens again? If I'm not there, who will protect you? Those men clearly targeted you. They tailed you, and you didn't even notice.

to stay patient and talk it through