Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0048

I had already run out of patience with today's conversation. The task was already completed, and it was time to bring this pointless dialogue to an end. "Don't worry, I've already spoken with Nicholas about- "Ariana!" Nicholas interrupted sharply.

"About what?" Claudia asked.

"We're almost there," he said abruptly.

Claudia noticed his darkened expression and chose not to ask. more questions. She spoke tenderly. "Let's park at the college entrance. We can take a walk and check out my new campus."

The Hawks' car had full access to campus, but knowing she preferred to walk, we didn't mind joining her. After all, today was all about ensuring her happiness.

Nicholas exited the car and gallantly opened Claudia's door. She smiled broadly and threw herself in his arms, hinting at a reconciliation between them.

They seemed ready to enjoy their time together, while I prepared to embark on my journey. It felt rather liberating.

I opened my door and stood on the other side of the car, observing as their conversation unfolded.

"Nick, is it possible for me not to stay on campus?"

"This college is quite a distance from home. Daily commuting would be tough."

into houses near the campus, and you could move in with

shocked, and my thoughts froze momentarily. I needed someone to

which drew Claudia's curious look and

echoed behind me. A disheveled, homeless man burst forth from nowhere, brandishing a

car.

I sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the homeless man's knife as it tore through

you rich folks!" the homeless man

the man

knocked the homeless man aside with a powerful kick, while the driver restrained him and called the

rimmed with red as he

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I saw the blood spreading from Claudia's sleeve, I wished that blade had found me instead. It wasn't pity I felt for her, but a sinking realization that this debt of gratitude would be mine to settle. How could I

scooped up Claudia and yelled at me, "Why are you just standing there? Drive to

he didn't even ask if I was alright. My clothes were torn as well. Watching

arms while I gritted

it hurts so

so he pressed his hand against her wound, causing her pain. "Claudia, hang in there. I'm here with you. We're almost

him before. I couldn't help stealing glances at him in