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 that I still had him

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

admit when I was in love, and if I wasn't, I'd say so without hesitation. But now, I couldn't

to express an opinion. When I looked at Nicholas, I dared not let any unnecessary

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

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

your rationality because you didn't blindly choose someone else

let go of me. His gaze softened

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

but the way his thumb gently caressed the back of my

myself to endure it, although my voice trembled

their birth won't carry the label for Tabitha'!. They will be a child we both wanted, born from our shared hopes. The love we give

I knew, even long ago, would

even now.

Claudia growing