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.

exceptionally clear at that moment. They were like the sound of war drums

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I was about to push on it when Frances'

place, my palms

Claudia not here? Why did they both

Those two have been playful since they were kids and often disappeared together. They might have gone off

worry about them!" Frances thrusted a bag of herbs into my hands. "Ari, don't forget to drink the tonic. It took a lot of effort for me to get it. The doctor has

If you're afraid of being too tired afterward, you can drink it beforehand. It

glanced around. I felt more awkward than I had been when caught trying to sneak

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a mother would to her child. I could feel that she genuinely cared for

heart as I earnestly promised to take the tonic. After Frances left, I leaned against the wall. My

courage to