Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0607

Nicholas' bright eyes dimmed instantly, a wave of dejection washing over him.

"I haven't eaten anything. I've been in back-to-back meetings and barely even had time for water. Can't you just keep me company?"

At that moment, I felt the fragile understanding between us was once again on the verge of breaking. I couldn't help but remind him, 'Tabitha isn't home. You don't need to act."

"Who's acting?"

Nicholas' voice was hoarse as he continued, "When have I ever acted in front of you? When I laugh, cry, feel joy or sadness, you've seen it all. I've lost all my pride, my image. What's left to pretend? Back when we first got married, that was acting.

"I'd straighten my back, clench my teeth, and present the perfect version of myself to you. I didn't dare get too close or touch you. I was afraid I'd fall for you.

Yet, deep down, I selfishly wanted you to like me a little more. I enjoyed having a wife who admired me. That was acting!"

Before I could respond, Nicholas scooped me off the couch, wrapping his arms tightly around my waist

then, I acted too much. Now, I just want to

so much in one breath that my mind stalled, my response dry and stiff. "You don't have to go this far for me. We're only

this for you even

only exists because of you! No matter

to interrupt,

never mentioned my name,

on to that love, why do you think I can't,

the past. Stop it, please!"

"Let me finish!"

head and cupped my face with both hands. His unwavering gaze locked

years we missed as part of the time I've spent thinking about you day and night. It's not that I can't wait. I just can't hold back anymore. I want to start over

All I could hear was a voice in my head screaming, "Push him

louder and more insistent until I finally

taking several unsteady steps before stopping. His expression was one of disbelief and

Tabitha up from school, I'll come