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."

felt stifling, almost too quiet. I could hear both of our heartbeats-his rapid, mine

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

it. Just

his reddened eyes visible in the

I cut him off. "Just drive. I don't want to argue with you.

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

to yell earlier. I was just really anxious.

he felt the

have to spend days apologizing.

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

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

need," I

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

resistant but forced myself to stay patient and talk it