Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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"My mom's gone. What do I need Jones Corporation for? Do whatever you want with it." My voice was as flat as a straight line.

Mom lied to me. Money wasn't everything. No amount of wealth could bring her back, so what use was Jones Corporation to me now?

There was a long silence on the line. I thought I would cry, but for some reason, not a single tear would come.

I said, "Nicholas, could you come pick me up and take me home this one time?"

He was silent for a while before finally responding. "Ariana, what tricks are you playing now?"

"Just this once..."

hospital for Nicholas. This time, he didn't walk slowly on purpose. Instead, he strode briskly. Though he looked worn from traveling overnight, his handsomeness still shone through. Though he appeared somewhat aloof, I noticed the warmth and care he

I had said, everything returned to the way it was. He embraced me

if you

in his embrace and stood on tiptoe to kiss his chin. The stubble on his chin pressed against my lips, causing

words. There was a hint of compassion in his embrace as

wrapped my arms around his waist through

I murmured, "Nicholas, I have nothing left now. You're all

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closed my eyes and couldn't help but think, "Mom, look, I've spent all our money, but I couldn't buy back your life. Was it that money isn't everything, or did I just not give enough? But I've

new evidence, and secure more money. Then, I'll visit your grave and give you as much as I can. I'll also reclaim what

thinking I needed him, hugged me back with equal strength. Nicholas and I could still communicate normally as long as it didn't involve Claudia. He respected my wishes and helped me transport Mom's body back to the country for

was drizzly. It wasn't raining heavily, but enough to be irritating. It felt like something was

received condolences from the guests. I put on the wedding ring Nicholas and I had