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."

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

was contagious. Hearing his rapid breathing, I became extremely irritated. I turned my gaze

get it. Just

his reddened eyes visible in the rearview

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

words and reached across the console, pulling me toward him. The awkward angle made the embrace

mean to yell earlier. I

matter. If he felt the need to apologize for this, then there were countless other things

started counting, he'd have to spend days apologizing. Frankly, I

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

he ruffled my hair lightly. "I'll assign a few people to you. I can't rest easy knowing you're

I replied

I'm not there, who will protect you? Those men clearly targeted you. They tailed you, and you didn't even notice. It's better to

but forced myself to stay patient and talk it through