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..."

next day, I waited in the hospital for Nicholas. This time, he didn't walk slowly on purpose. Instead, he strode briskly. Though he looked worn from traveling overnight, his

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

cry if you want

his embrace and stood on tiptoe to kiss his chin. The stubble on his chin pressed against my lips, causing a subtle itch. "Honey," I called out softly. "I have no

was a hint of compassion in his embrace as he gently rubbed my head. "You haven't called

and wrapped my arms around his waist through

my cheek against his chest, I murmured, "Nicholas,

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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

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

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

heavily, but enough to be irritating. It felt like something was gnawing at my heart as

most prominent position and received condolences from the guests. I put on the wedding ring Nicholas and I had shared, so