Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0010

Even though Nicholas had kissed me so passionately last night, it was probably out of a sense of duty and responsibility to maintain harmony in the family. Daniel was reading the newspaper in the dining room. I walked over and greeted him, "Daniel."

He smiled kindly and asked, "Did you sleep well last night?"

Seeing me nod, he continued, "Nicholas had an urgent matter at the office and left early. He asked me to inform you."

"Okay, Daniel." I drank a glass of milk to replenish the energy I lost overnight. Then, I asked, "Where is Claudia?"

"Claudia also left. She said she was going to hang out with a classmate." Daniel wasn't very sure either.

I bade goodbye with an empty feeling inside me. As I was going to look for Frances, I stopped in front of Claudia's door. I couldn't take another step from the spot.

A voice inside me told me to enter. Once I did, all the truths would come to light. However, I was also afraid of what I would find. This room was like a Pandora's box which could release countless demons the moment I opened it.

sound of my heartbeat and my heavy breathing became exceptionally clear at that moment. They

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the door handle. I was about

in place, my palms

at her while trying to regain my composure. "Is Claudia not here? Why did they both invite me back and then leave the house?

said nonchalantly, "Who knows? Those two have been playful since they were kids and often disappeared together. They might have gone off to play again." I gave her an

worry about them!" Frances thrusted a bag of herbs into my hands. "Ari, don't forget to drink the tonic.

voice and whispered, "The tonic will be especially effective after intercourse! If you're afraid of being too tired afterward, you

around. I felt more awkward than I had been when caught trying to sneak into Claudia's room. My face flushed with

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insisted that I take the tonic on time. She acted just like how a mother would to her child. I could feel that she genuinely cared for me. She was so kind to me, and yet I

I earnestly promised to take the tonic. After Frances left, I leaned

courage to