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.

series of soft footsteps suddenly echoed from the ward, followed by the sound

a pleasant voice which was

with concern.

gaped at the slightly ajar door from a distance. It seemed to be left open deliberately

my legs slowly recovered, a suffocating tightness settled

realizing that

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

pierced if she had been a bit closer. What would

rooted on the carpet, feeling even colder than when I was in the fire

that moment. I couldn't utter a word.

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

throat and said, "I know what I'm doing. If I

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 when you see her again." Nicholas chortled, his

I clenched the hem tightly, venting my anger on the fabric. Otherwise, I couldn't guarantee