Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 575

Earlier, when the maids had crowded outside my door, I hadn't even noticed that Nicholas had somehow left his room.

Tabitha's room was arranged right next to his, so it was no surprise he had overheard every word I said. But it didn't matter at all. I couldn't stand even looking at him now.

With so many people around, I had no intention of engaging in pointless arguments. Lowering my gaze, I turned to open the door and go back inside.

Just as my hand touched the handle, a strong grip landed on my shoulder.

The maids, startled by Nicholas storming over, quickly scattered out of sight.

I turned around, smacking his hand off my shoulder with all the strength I could muster. My palm burned with pain, and the fiery red mark on the back of his hand made it clear that he hadn't escaped unscathed either.

I bit back my frustration and spoke in a low voice. "Tabitha's asleep. If you have something to say, we can talk tomorrow."

I reached for the doorknob again, but Nicholas stepped forward and blocked my way. A sliver of light from inside the room slipped through, only to be swiftly cut off when he slammed the door shut.

Before I could react, he slid his arms under mine and lifted me off the ground. In the blink of an eye, he carried me next door and pressed me against the door to his bedroom.

Nicholas leaned in. His scorching breath brushed my face, sending a shiver through me. His heat was so overwhelming that I felt as though I might burn up just by being near him.

Unlike him, I had recovered somewhat after drinking ginger tea, soaking in a hot bath, and getting some rest. Even without touching him, his pale, drawn face was enough to show how poorly he was doing.

"You don't have to put on this act for me. It won't make me feel sorry for you. I didn’t realize you were such a performer, Nicholas," I said with a sneer.