Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0016

What

a paragon of high moral standards he was.

"If that's the case... Let's get a divorce!" I didn't hesitate

anymore.

Silence filled the small space for two seconds. I thought Nicholas might say something, or perhaps offer an explanation. "Alright. You'd better not regret it," he said blandly.

Was

I lowered my head numbly. To him, Claudia untouchable. Going against her was equivalent to going against him.

"Oh, by the way," he added before leaving, "I was drugged at a social event tonight. Don't misunderstand."

I closed my eyes as tears streamed down my cheeks. At that moment, the world seemed to fall completely silent.

man who made love to me so intensely just now didn't really love

of hope in me was snuffed out. He only came to me for

whispered, "Nicholas, what am I

afraid that Claudia couldn't handle it if he was too rough with her? Well, that no longer mattered.

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around Coral Villa while reminiscing about my four years of marriage. I had been fooling myself all this time. I tried to recall if there was ever a time when Nicholas firmly chose me over Claudia when we both appeared

herbal tonic, most probably at Frances' behest. Sadly, it was impossible for Nicholas and I to have

her words echoed faintly in my

said, "Grow strong

apartment as a gift. It wasn't exactly a large unit, but it was located in the highly prized downtown area. My dad said young women should live

sky. I imagined my father's face hiding in the clouds. Perhaps he was secretly watching over

grin on my face. "Have you known all along that Nicholas wasn't the right one

into the car and was ready to leave for the apartment,

"Ariana, the company is facing

her that a batch of goods was stuck at customs.

cash flow will be cut off. The buyers aren't easy to deal