Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 44

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"Say that again!" Mom's arm shot up as if ready to strike me, but Nicholas intervened from across the room.

"Brenda, Ariana and I have had some disagreements lately. I'll talk to her about it."

"Oh! Was I interrupting your call? I'll go now. I didn mean to keep you both." Mom hadn't expected Nicholas to be watching. us, and her attitude shifted instantly.

Her blow didn't land on my face, but my head took a good Knock. Recently, it felt like my head had been through a lot.

"Nelson's out there too! I did him a favor by giving him some land, so we're square now. You know how it goes." Mom reminded me quietly.

I looked down, silently urging her to go. I missed Dad dearly.

Suddenly, Nicholas enveloped me in a warm hug, catching me. off guard. His embrace offered unexpected comfort, starkly contrasting the tension with Mom just moments earlier. Feeling vulnerable, I didn't resist his gesture at first.

He gently touched my waist a few times before I turned to meet his gaze, hoping for solace. Instead, he asked, "Do you know Nelson?"

trying to impress him

power the current

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wasn't uncommon for a young man like

head. "Ariana,

I quickly refused. "I

cheek. "This isn't about Nelson. Claudia's mad at me. I need you to talk to her for

me unsure of

you'll take Claudia to her new college,"

voice, I asked, "Why? Can't your

at odds. I need you to act as a mediator for us. You're aiming to be

It reminded me of yesterday when Claudia had cried

negotiate with the other woman-was this his idea of a solution? How much more did he intend to push

me at every turn.

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