Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0621

Nicholas' previously dejected expression changed instantly upon hearing my words.

He abruptly looked up at me, his dark eyes gleaming with emotion. They resembled vast, relentless waves crashing against the shore.

In the next moment, he pulled me into a crushing embrace as if he wanted to merge me into his very being.

"Ariana, do you still have me in your heart?"

I let out a quiet sigh in my heart. Even the strength to push him away seemed to have vanished. My hands rested weakly on his shoulders as I let him hold me.

Did I still have him in my heart?

At this moment, I felt scared by Nicholas' raw and direct reminder. I laughed bitterly in my heart.

He had hurt me so many times, and I'd made countless resolutions to draw a clear line between us. Yet, whenever he showed even the slightest sadness or vulnerability, I couldn't help but feel an aching pain for him.

this moment, it felt like Nicholas was the doctor. I was diagnosed by him

to him. I didn't want to admit it. I was afraid. After all, the

admit when I was in love, and if I wasn't, I'd

to express an opinion. When I looked at Nicholas, I dared

Acting on impulse could lead to regrettable choices. I knew that,

Tabitha. Can we have a proper discussion now?" Nicholas leaned

because you didn't blindly choose someone else for Tabitha's sake. But at

of me. His gaze softened and was

his palm. I tried to pull away, but he didn't allow

thumb gently caressed the back of my hand

my lower lip and forced myself to endure it, although my voice trembled

both wanted, born from our shared hopes. The love we give them will never be less than what we've given Tabitha.

always been someone I knew, even long ago, would make an amazing father. That hadn't

even now.

interactions with Claudia growing up. On this matter, my confidence