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.

past, hearing such a compliment would have made my heart flutter. But now, no

to hold me close. Now,

longer needed to summon all my strength to resist or defend myself. It was a rare moment where I could actually feel at ease

him, waiting for him to fall deeper asleep before I left. Just as I started to feel bored,

am I disturbing

could sense his hesitation. I didn't want to add any burden

might wake him, I spoke softly. "No, you're not disturbing me. I haven't fallen asleep

quickly, his concern evident in his voice. "I heard a

replying, "I'm fine. I had someone with me who protected me." Neal was quick to catch

you're well-informed. This shouldn't have

by the window, the moonlight casting a soft glow on him as he pondered for a moment. "Because it's

said, my tone a mix of

seriousness in my voice, Neal chuckled. "I'm just looking out

nodded silently in the dark, hearing Neal