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.

like Nicholas was the doctor. I was diagnosed by him

want to admit it.

being straightforward. I'd always admit when I was in love, and if I

looked at Nicholas, I dared not let

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

about Tabitha. Can we have a proper discussion now?" Nicholas leaned his heavy head against my left

love your rationality because you didn't blindly choose someone else for Tabitha's sake. But at this moment, I also hate your

let go of me. His gaze

to pull away, but he didn't allow it. A trace of smugness curled

speak, but the way his thumb gently caressed the back of my hand made it impossible

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

be a child we both wanted, born from our shared hopes. The love we give them will never be less than what we've given Tabitha. I can promise that, and I believe

knew, even long ago, would make an

even now.

of his interactions with Claudia growing up. On