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

"Back then, I acted too much. Now, I just want to show you the real me. I

one breath that my mind stalled, my response dry and stiff. "You don't have to go this far for

this for you even more!" Nicholas cut

I care about her at all? She only exists because of you! No matter

I tried to interrupt, but he pressed

Facebook. Over and over again. You never mentioned my name,

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

it, please!" I didn't

"Let me finish!"

my face with both hands. His unwavering gaze locked

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

at his moving lips. All I could hear was

grew louder and more insistent until

I surprised even myself. Nicholas staggered back, taking several unsteady

to pick Tabitha up from