Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0049

I wasn't accustomed to handling such a large SUV. It felt unwieldy. Even though not everyone recognized the brand, the luxury of the Hawks' vehicle was unmistakable as it cruised down the road.

I floored the pedal, and other cars started to veer aside. My attention was solely on the road ahead.

"Claudia, you can't keep putting yourself in harm's way. Your blood is precious and rare. You need to take care of yourself. I've told you this many times," Nicholas said, his expression serious and tense.

He may have appeared aloof at times, but he consistently showed patience when it came to Claudia.

Claudia offered him a smile. "I promised I'd look after Ariana. I'd be just as concerned if something happened to her."

"It's easy to find someone else's blood, but finding yours would be harder, especially since there are only three people in the entire city with Rh-negative blood. Where would I find a blood donor if something happened to you?" "Nick, you have their contact information and know where they live. Don't worry."

The siblings' interaction was deeply touching. I was so "moved

that tears started to well up and blurred my vision..

clenched the steering wheel, trying to tune out their words, but his mention of

Did he think Claudia shouldn't be hurt, and that I deserved to bear the brunt? My chest constricted, making it

blare of a horn startled me. I hadn't noticed a delivery motorcycle zooming around the corner until then, and I slammed

from the inertia, and my abdomen thudded hard against the steering wheel. Thankfully, no one was

Claudia's wound split open from the violent shaking. Her façade of strength shattered instantly, and she couldn't hold back her tears, tracing lines down her face. With her head tilted back, she sobbed in Nicholas' embrace. "Nick, it hurts so badly!" Nicholas' focus remained entirely on Claudia. He didn't even look my way. Yet, his protective stance toward her was

"It's just-"

time driving this car, so, understandably, she's

justify myself. Despite the discomfort in my abdomen, I

again.

Frances felt lightheaded as she watched Nicholas

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of the

the unexpected situation with a practiced calm. He pinched the bridge of his nose tightly,

Claudia into the operating room. Meanwhile, I received a call from

Nicholas scheduled for a project. Why are you always creating issues?" Mom scowled impatiently, irritated