Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0163

The corridors in the hospital were red and eene The dim yellow lights had yet to switch to the bright daylight mode, so only my faint shadow, which seemed ready to wash at any moment, trailed behind me as i staggered to the top floor of the hospital where the private wards were located

As my heart pounded, my body gradually warmed up after spending an entire night in the fire escape. My icy feet also started to wake up

as fran

heard him coughing in the room. I wrestled with myself, wondering if 1 should pour him a glass of water when I entered.

While I hesitated, a sharp, tingling sensation shot through the soles of my feet. It felt as if my legs were disconnected from my upper body, and I couldn't move. Nicholas was still coughing. Feeling helpless, I lifted the hem of my long dress. I could only ensure my feet were still there by checking

them.

Trudging on the thick carpet, I was unsure whether the searing pain in my body or his coughs was more agonizing to me.

from the ward, followed by the sound of hot water being poured

yourself," said a pleasant voice

with concern.

I gaped at the slightly ajar door from a distance. It seemed to

a suffocating tightness settled in

realizing that it was

lips after he drank the water. "I'm doing it all for

if she had been a bit closer.

carpet, feeling even colder than

wanted to intervene, but my vocal cords seemingly froze at that moment. I couldn't utter

word Nicholas said, but I couldn't understand what he

"I know what I'm

really jealous of Claudia for having a brother like you. But your wife is quite pitiful. I saw her earlier when I came with Frances today. You'll have to coax her

was grateful that I was wearing such a large dress. I clenched the hem tightly, venting my anger on the fabric. Otherwise, I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't