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.

moment, it felt like Nicholas was the doctor. I was

how to respond to him. I didn't want to admit it. I was afraid. After

to pride myself on being straightforward. I'd always admit when I was in love, and if I wasn't, I'd say so without hesitation. But now, I

to express an opinion. When I looked

adults, some decisions left no room for retreat. Acting on impulse could lead to regrettable choices. I knew that, at this moment,

proper discussion now?" Nicholas leaned his heavy head against my left shoulder. The weight pressed into me uncomfortably

blindly choose someone else for Tabitha's

let go of me. His gaze softened and was not as

I tried to pull away, but he didn't allow it. A trace of smugness curled at his lips

the way his thumb gently caressed the back of

to endure

the label for Tabitha'!. They will be a child we both wanted, born from our shared hopes. The

long ago, would make an amazing father. That hadn't

even now.

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