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."

almost too quiet. I could hear

depressed mood was contagious. Hearing his rapid breathing, I became extremely irritated. I

get it. Just

head, his reddened eyes

drive. I don't want to argue with you. Honestly, I don't think there's

toward him. The awkward angle

to yell earlier. I was just really

and stayed silent. This was nothing-a small matter. If he felt the need to apologize for this, then there were countless other things he

to spend days apologizing. Frankly,

go. He didn't move no matter how much I pushed. Finally, I sighed and said, "Fine.

that, and he ruffled my hair lightly. "I'll assign a few people to you.

need," I replied

If I'm not there, who will protect you? Those men clearly targeted you. They

to stay patient