Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0119

In the end, we didn't get to go to the police station, but Nicholas and I didn't do anything other than the kiss we shared in the car.

Today, Claudia didn't go to school at all. She intended to spend some private time with Nicholas, only to be interrupted by Francis.

Since Nicholas chose to pick me up from the firm, Claudia was extremely resentful toward me. Over dinner, she made so much noise with her cutlery just to vent her frustrations.

Then, she chose to lash out at me. "Ariana, Nicholas is exhausted from his work every day. Can you stop causing trouble for him?

"It's your freedom to have your own job, but you're still Nicholas' wife at the end of the day. Can you stop making Nicholas' life even more tiring and difficult?"

I was about to grab myself some salad from the salad bowl when I heard Claudia's outburst. My fingers rubbed the fork I was holding, albeit longingly, before I set everything I held down. Nicholas narrowed his eyes slightly. He put down his cutlery as well.

Everyone wanted their families to be harmonious. Even if there were any disputes in the family, it'd be distasteful to bring them up at the dining table.

Of course, such action was definitely banned in the Hawks' household. It was a part of the family teachings that were passed down from generation to generation. But Claudia had broken that rule today.

"I'm sorry." I lowered my gaze and apologized immediately before Nicholas could say anything. "Claudia is right. I'm at fault for not considering all the factors.

"I'll wire 5,000 dollars into your account as your allowance. If that's not enough, I'll wire more money into your account."

"Ariana!" Nicholas frowned deeply, his eyes narrowed dangerously. "You should-"

should apologize to Claudia, right?" Then, I

lowered. "I'm

quivering the whole time. I was all choked

confused by how things

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saying, "Wait, thats not what

listen to Claudia's explanation I simply covered my eyes with

up at the moon. My eyes were dry,

with her meal. Then, I transferred her 5,000 dollars along with a "secere" apology in the title. I wanted Claudia to think that I was a pushover who

long time. It wasn't until I thought I could see Mom's face replacing the moon that Nicholas finally found

a

Nicholas ended up lying down next to me. I

you to not give her any money. I've already given her my subsidiary card,

when we got married. He told me that he'd deposit money into the fund every month. He told me that I could just use the card for all the expenses meant for our family and that the

it came to financial matters. He was never stingy with me. It

stepsister instead of me still left a sour taste in my mouth. Anyone would know that something was up if they were to find out about it. In the past, I must have

pick you up at work." He propped himself up to kiss me on the

was fine when

who showered their partners with sweet nothings during sex could never be trusted. The way Nicholas clung to me was so light that even breathing