Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0608

As my thoughts ran wild, I somehow drifted off to sleep in Tabitha's room. When I opened my eyes again, the sky was dark.

I sat up in a panic, fumbling with the door lock before finally getting it open. The moment stepped out, the door to the room next to mine opened as well.

Nicholas stood there, his timing impeccable. I couldn't tell if he had calculated the exact moment I'd wake up or if he had been listening to my movements all along.

His gaze softened. His tone was unbelievably gentle as if our earlier conversation had never taken place.

"Awake?" he asked.

Still dazed, I nodded and asked, "Where's Tabitha?"

He lifted his wrist to glance at his watch. "She's asleep in the room. Want to check on her?" "She's already asleep? What time is it?"

"10:30 p.m."

I closed my eyes briefly, nodding before shaking my head. The strength I had been clinging to suddenly left me, and I slumped against the doorframe, exhaling sharply.

supporting my waist.

could respond, he pulled me into his arms. His low voice resonated with a calm

your child. You don't have to stay tense every second. I'm

in my chest. I

I clung awkwardly to his neck. His smile deepened as he teased,

down! I can walk!" I

locked around my waist, deliberately making me cling to him.

glared at him, my frustration rising as I caught the mischievous glint in his eyes and the slight movement of his Adam's apple. At that moment, I wanted nothing more

"Hold on."

the way I was hanging onto his neck, putting all my weight on it, made

below, giving my hip a light pat-just

instinctively wrapped my legs around his waist. I stiffened in shock, a shiver running through me as my ears burned like fire. I immediately started

sharp breath, his voice husky. "Don't move. I'll carry you

don't mind the

last thing I needed was for him to misread my reaction

I could finish, his palm landed lightly

my clothes was almost indistinguishable from skin