Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0109

The next morning, I woke up in the guest room. I reached over to the space next to me, only to find that it was cold.

I got up and freshened up. Well aware that it'd be an uphill battle to break through Nicholas's walls, I wasn't in a hurry.

I was naive in the past, thinking that I could take on the world alone. In fact, he would've crushed me long ago if I weren't his wife. Mom's passing taught me a valuable lesson, and I wouldn't repeat the same mistake.

I put on a white nightgown and applied some light makeup. By the time I went downstairs, Wendy was already preparing breakfast.

Sitting at the dining table, I peeled an egg and tossed it into Nicholas's coffee. Then, I began eating my breakfast.

Soon, Nicholas descended the stairs with Claudia's hand in his. He was tall and lean, making Claudia seem petite next to him. I glanced at them briefly before turning back to my food. Last night had been wild, and I was famished. Once they sat across from me, I swallowed my food and said, "Morning, Claudia."

I didn't look at Nicholas. Instead, I stole several glances at him and noticed how sated he seemed. He was satisfied, but my poor back was suffering.

An awkward smile crossed Claudia's face. "You're up early, Ariana."

"Well, I wasn't that tired. I didn't sleep much, I replied, sneaking a suggestive look at Nicholas.

The newspaper in his hand suddenly dropped onto the table. Clearing his throat, he feigned sobriety and said, "Don't talk while you're eating."

I exchanged glances with Claudia.

Nicholas lifted his cup of coffee to his lips, but he ended up with a mouthful of egg when he took a sip. As he spat it out, the liquid splattered all over his freshly donned suit.

I hurried toward him with some tissues the moment he got up, but I deliberately moved slower than Claudia.

him down with some tissues,

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help, but a crisp slap landed on the back of my hand. The sound was so audible that even Claudia froze and

mean to," she

bring herself to leave Nicholas's side either. She swayed, seemingly

what happened, she dashed out of the kitchen and apologized to Nicholas. "I'm so sorry, Mr. Hawk. Shall I take your clothes and clean them

chest. Wendy clearly saw me peeling the egg for Nicholas earlier, yet she still intended to change

and tossed it into your coffee. You were so tired yesterday, so I

was four years older than her, my extensive experience hadn't been for

I first met him. He was already much

off into reverie, Wendy shielded me behind her and said, "Please. don't blame Mrs. Hawk. After all, she's only concerned about you and wanted to do something nice for you. Didn't you also tell me to brew some

Nicholas's expression seemed quite odd. Nudging Claudia's hands away from his chest, he rubbed his

Chapter 0109

upstairs and change."

time, Claudia stormed toward me and hissed, "Ariana, Nick promised

I drawled, my gaze fixated on

then."

to

and set aside the milk I had yet to finish.

get out of the

Ariana. I've already made

time then. I'm just