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..

trying to tune out their words, but his

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

the blare of a horn startled me. I hadn't noticed a delivery motorcycle zooming around

the car forward from the inertia, and my

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

"It's just-"

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

justify myself. Despite the discomfort in

again.

Frances felt lightheaded as she watched Nicholas lift

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of

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

Meanwhile, I received a call from Mom, who arrived

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