Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0584

The ceiling was a book without words. I'd been reading it for four years, yet I still hadn't finished it. Tonight, this book began to make a sound.

The sound was slow and thick with the haze of drunkenness. Each word was carefully enunciated, as if he were afraid I wouldn't hear or that I might reject him.

My neck felt damp. I couldn't tell if it was from his kiss or the moisture at the comer of my eyes.

I wanted to ask him, "If you knew it would be like this now, what were you doing back then? Why did you push our relationship to this point?"

But he was drunk, and even if I asked, he wouldn't understand. All I could do was smile and let it go.

"Ariana, you smiled... You smiled at me... I know you don't want me to be sad. You look so beautiful when you smile."

Nicholas' voice was filled with joy, soft, and pleasant to hear.

heart flutter. But now, no matter what he said, I would never

foolishly. He was no longer the aggressive figure from earlier who had wanted to hold me close. Now, he was devoid of any threat, and

resist or defend myself. It was a rare

to fall deeper asleep before I left. Just as

am I disturbing you?" It was

for a call, and I could sense his hesitation. I didn't want to add any burden on him.

him, I spoke softly. "No, you're not

voice. "I heard a group of people

for a moment before replying, "I'm fine. I had someone with me who protected me." Neal was quick

This shouldn't have

glow on him as he

I said, my tone a mix of helplessness and distance.

my voice, Neal chuckled. "I'm just

in the dark, hearing Neal