Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 222

My heart ached terribly. My child was leaving this world, yet Nicholas was so joyful. Although I was deceiving him, he was also guilty of doing me wrong!

A wave of sorrow instantly enveloped me. I really could not bear to have any intimate contact with him at a time like this.

But all my strength seemed to have been drained away. I did not even have the energy to stand, so I leaned on him heavily. He thought I was clinging to him and that I was also aroused.

"Nicholas," I refused, "Don't touch me. I'm so tired."

He looked up at me with eyes full of desire. "I know. I'll just kiss you, nothing more."

He smiled a little foolishly. "Even if I wanted to, I could not do anything now. I'll just have to suffer and wait for ten months."

I smiled weakly without any response. Then, he carried me to the bed and pulled off my thin clothes in one go.

He explained, "I'll help you bathe, then we'll go to sleep. It's too late. If you don't rest well, our child won't rest well either."

His slightly rapid breathing fell on my cheek, neck, then collarbone… The one who said he would help me bathe was still reluctant to let go.

I grabbed his hand. "No bath. I'm too tired. I'll take a bath tomorrow." Fearing he would not believe me, I added, "Pregnant women get tired easily."

I did not dare to move carelessly for fear that my child would leave me right then.

Nicholas held back. The usually dignified and calm man now looked like he had lost his composure. He kissed my lips softly before reluctantly going to take a cold shower.

I watched his blurry silhouette on the bathroom glass as I gradually fell into a deep sleep.

When I woke up, the man was long gone from my side. Today was the day Nicholas was holding a press conference for Claudia. In the mirror, there was pain and stubbornness in my eyes.