Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 610

I went to Nicholas' room to check on Tabitha. She was sleeping soundly, her cheeks flushed a rosy red.

She didn't know yet that, tomorrow, she'd have to go to the hospital again instead of going to kindergarten.

Other kids her age would be going to school or the amusement park, but Tabitha had to frequent the hospital and endure the smell of disinfectant she hated.

It would be a lie to say my heart didn't ache. I let out a soft sigh and stood up, only to turn around and find a "wall" blocking the doorway.

Nicholas was leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed. His tall figure was shrouded in shadows, and I had no idea how long he'd been standing there.

He seemed to have calmed down, his earlier displeasure entirely gone.

I walked over and asked softly, "What time tomorrow?"

"7:30 a.m.," he replied after a pause.

"That's so early."

Nicholas explained, "Tabitha's cognitive activity is most active in the morning. The test results will be more accurate. If you're too tired, you can sleep in, and I'll take her first."

Nicholas' gaze was soft like I was some delicate flower that needed his constant care.

Not willing to back down, I glared at him and retorted in a low voice, "I'm not that lazy. You, on the other hand, should get some rest. Don't delay Tabitha's appointment in the morning!"

Nicholas nodded silently, his eyes filled with a helpless bitterness that seemed to silently condemn me.

"Alright. I'm leaving now." I had confirmed the time, so there was no reason to stay any longer.

He nodded again, gesturing with his gaze that I could go.

I couldn't tell if he was doing it intentionally, but he blocked the doorway completely.