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

with a hint of grievance, "Back then, I acted too much. Now, I just want to show you the real me. I regret wasting all

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 doing this

doing this for you even more!" Nicholas

your child, why would I care about her at all? She only exists because of you! No matter how much I love her, she'll always come second

to interrupt, but he

Facebook. Over and over again. You never mentioned my name, but I know you were talking about me! You loved me for so many

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

the past. Stop it, please!" I didn't want to

"Let me finish!"

cupped my face with both hands. His unwavering

if I have to. But 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 and night. It's

his moving lips. All I could hear was a voice in my head screaming, "Push him away! Push him

and more insistent until I finally acted on

staggered back, taking several unsteady steps before stopping. His expression was one of disbelief and pain as he

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