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

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

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

conflicted, unable to express an opinion. When I looked at Nicholas,

lead to regrettable choices. I knew that, at this moment, my every

have a proper discussion now?" Nicholas leaned his heavy head

someone else for Tabitha's sake. But at

gaze softened and was not as resistant as

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

caressed the back

forced myself to endure it, although my voice trembled despite

child, 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 them will never be less than what we've given Tabitha.

someone I knew, even long ago, would make

even now.

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