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

shoulder, he murmured with a hint of grievance, "Back then, I acted too much. Now, I just want to show you the

mind stalled, my response dry and stiff. "You

this for you even more!" Nicholas

child, why would I care about her at all? She only exists because

interrupt, but he pressed

mentioned my name, but I know you were talking about

a young girl, could hold on to that love, why do you think I can't, as a man? What are you so afraid of? Why won't

it, please!"

"Let me finish!"

His unwavering gaze locked onto mine, forcing me to

let me take a shortcut. Let me count the three years we missed as part of the time I've spent thinking about you day

blurred into noise as I stared at his moving lips. All I could hear was a voice in my head screaming,

insistent until I finally acted

with such force that I surprised even myself. Nicholas staggered back, taking several unsteady steps before stopping. His expression was one of disbelief and pain as

time to pick Tabitha up from school, I'll come