Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0629

The timing wasn't right. No matter what Nicholas said, I couldn't hear a word of it. Right now, all I could think about was how I'd face him tomorrow or every day after that.

Everything happening now was too much for our current relationship. I couldn't be sure if he'd want to take things further after this. And if he wanted more, what should I do?

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my waist. Nicholas' restrained voice followed.

"Are you even listening to me? I feel so defeated when you lose focus at a time like this."

"What do you mean, 'at a time like this'? You're the one doing this, not me!

I covered my face in frustration, my voice tinged with an unintentional sob. 'Nicholas, can you hurry up?"

I couldn't wait to leave the examination room.

Nicholas said pitifully, "I can't take it if I make it too fast."

I was speechless. It seemed as if to match his own words, even the sound of fabric rubbing behind me slowed down. Everything became gentle as if he were tenderly caring for something precious.

I promise to keep my distance from other

completely. He

my hands on his arms, my nails digging in. His strong, firm arms weren't my support,

made my heart clench. He didn't even flinch, as if he were used to this kind of pain. But I let go anyway, unable to hurt him

it was because of his suggestive actions

to let me

to stay with me and hear what's in my heart. You keep telling me to look forward. But if you forgive me,

He had to make the most of this limited time to keep me

wouldn't work with me, so he'd softened. If baring his vulnerability was what it took, he didn't mind losing all dignity. Because

his lips lightly against the back of my ear,

I wasn't prepared for. Each

that moment, my mind and heart were both a mess, caught in

who's been hurt. You can't understand what I've gone through. There are so many things between us, and I feel like you still

fault, but others are because of you. I don't want to go over each thing, reopening old wounds.

intending to walk away. But Nicholas refused

one by one. Pull the knives you've