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.

followed by the sound of hot water being

hurting yourself," said a pleasant voice which

with concern.

door from a distance. It seemed

a

up, realizing that

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

pierced if she had

the carpet, feeling even colder than

vocal cords seemingly froze at that moment. I couldn't utter a word. What did he mean by

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

know what I'm doing. If

I came with Frances today. You'll have to coax her when you see her again." Nicholas chortled, his voice thick with confidence as he replied, "I know her well enough. She's

the hem tightly, venting my anger on the fabric. Otherwise, I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't end up slapping Nicholas in