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

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

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 couldn't

conflicted, unable to express an opinion. When I looked at Nicholas, I dared not

on impulse could lead to regrettable choices. I knew that, at this moment, my every action had to be governed by

Right now, I want to talk about Tabitha. Can we have a proper discussion now?"

you didn't blindly choose someone else for Tabitha's sake. But at this moment, I

gaze softened and

and held it in his palm. I tried to pull away, but he didn't allow it. A trace of smugness curled at his lips as he said, "Go on.

to speak, but the way his thumb gently caressed the back of

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

from our shared hopes. The love we give them will never be less than what

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

even now.

was because I had witnessed so many of his interactions with Claudia growing up. On this matter, my confidence in him