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.

I was diagnosed by him that I still had him

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

admit when I was in love,

opinion. When I looked at Nicholas,

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

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

someone else for Tabitha's sake. But at this moment,

me. His gaze softened and was not as

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

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

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

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. I can

I knew, even long ago, would make an amazing

even now.

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