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..

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

Nicholas imply by that? Did he think Claudia shouldn't be hurt, and that I deserved to bear the brunt?

noticed a delivery motorcycle zooming around the corner until then, and I slammed the

stop jolted everyone in the car forward from the inertia, and my abdomen thudded hard against the steering wheel. Thankfully, no one

head tilted back, she sobbed in Nicholas' embrace. "Nick, it

"It's just-"

ease up on Ariana. It's her first time driving this car, so, understandably, she's not familiar

my jaw, holding back the need to justify myself. Despite the

again.

of blood. Frances felt lightheaded as

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years as the head of the Hawk family to manage the unexpected situation with a practiced calm. He pinched the bridge of his nose tightly, gradually regaining his

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

you always creating issues?" Mom scowled impatiently,