Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0624

The doctor quickly nodded. "Of course. Our entire medical team is at your service. We'll immediately prepare the necessary equipment."

"Go ahead." Nicholas gave the command without even blinking.

I couldn't help but think about how much influence he had. They were even arranging medical equipment on the spot.

Lost in thought, I barely noticed when he firmly gripped my hand and led me back to the examination room. We sat on the couch together, and he held onto me as if he couldn't bear to let go.

Seeing him remain silent, I instinctively thought he was nervous about the check-up.

Perhaps it was because of the painful memories of being ill a few years ago. Besides that, there was no reason for him to need me with him just for a check-up.

I turned to look at him, trying to confirm my thoughts.

Nicholas picked up a strand of my hair, twirling it between his fingers. His dark eyes betrayed no emotion, but they weighed heavily on me.

to bring up anything that might reopen old wounds. But as he played with the strand of hair and tugged

a deep sigh, closing my eyes to pretend to nap. But the next moment, my hair was discarded,

and saw Nicholas facing me, his

"Are you nervous?"

would I be nervous about you

pretending! Just

silently relishing the thought of him panicking and clutching me for comfort during the examination. But as I thought about that,

hadn't been easy for either of

as if he saw through my thoughts. I knew

knocked on the door. We got up and followed her through a maze of hallways, turning left and right for what felt

there surveillance here?" Nicholas suddenly

turning bright red. She stammered, unsure how to respond. 'There are... Uh! I mean, there are cameras, but they've been turned

oppressive chill of his demeanor made him seem intimidating. The poor nurse was already stressed from running errands and didn't need to

he responded with unexpected