Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0609

Suddenly, a force pulled on my hand, startling me.

My reflexive jerk knocked the bowl, making it wobble noisily against the table. The clattering sound felt louder than the pounding of our hearts.

"Sorry," I muttered, quickly steadying the bowl.

I glanced up at Nicholas. His hand froze midair, still holding the fork and spoon. After a moment, he placed them in front of me.

"I was just getting you some utensils," he said softly, although his tone carried a heavy weight

"Can you try not to push me away so much?

I didn't know how to respond. Lowering my gaze, I busied myself with reaching for the utensils on the table. To my surprise, he held on tightly to one end. He refused to let go even as I tugged.

I couldn't help but remind him, "Nicholas, everything we're doing now is for Tabitha. And don't forget, I'm leaving once the month is up. That's what you promised me."

said. Our relationship was like being stuck in a maze. No matter how much we

anyone else in these past three years?

eyes stubbornly bore into me, searching for an answer. Under his piercing gaze, I couldn't help but lower my

instinctively let go. The sudden release caused Nicholas' elbow

the room, and my palms started to sweat from the tension.

I crumpled it in my hands before standing. "Actually, I'm not that hungry," I said, already tuming

me. "If the food doesn't appeal to you, maybe

the edge of the table. I hadn't paid it much attention earlier. But now as Nicholas pushed it toward the center, it drew my

No need...

floor, the chill spreading through me. Before I could

you didn't come with me, I figured I'd bring it back. If you eat it, we can count it as having shared

even matter if we share a

matters," he replied,

never sincerely invited you to a meal