Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

In an instant, countless self-comforting thoughts flashed through my mind.

Perhaps I should learn from Jasmine-close my eyes and ignore the women around Nicholas. Just becoming his wife in name didn't seem that hard.

I had lost my mother because of my stubbornness, my defiance, and my immaturity. I didn't dare to be reckless anymore. I couldn't afford to lose Yasmine and Pete-I couldn't let anything happen to them again. Thinking of the new home I had painstakingly decorated over the past few days, I couldn't help but whimper. I looked up at the sky again, only to realize it was drizzling now despite the good weather moments ago. Leila spotted me as she came downstairs. Just as she was about to speak, she met my tearful gaze and became startled.

Stumbling toward me, she began, "Yas... Is there something wrong with her?"

Her grip around my arm was so tight that it must've bruised my skin, but I didn't feel much pain. The suffocating pain in my chest was what truly devastated me.

I forced a smile and said, "Mrs. Warren, it's nothing. Yasmine will be out soon. My husband is here."

As if I was trying to convince myself, I added, "I just missed him too much. He's finally here."

while? I'll go upstairs and get my husband to buy something from nearby for you. Consider it a small token of my

Leila hastily and said, "Save the hassle. We don't need anything. You should go to the mall and get some new clothes

her once she's back. After she's changed into her new clothes, she can go

best friend, so I'll do as you

a smile at her and walked into the fine drizzle. The rain wasn't heavy, but it

down, revealing an unfamiliar face. Once the driver confirmed my identity, he quickly got out of the

again, despite everything that had happened? Gritting my teeth, I reined in my emotions and strode toward the car. My footsteps didn't falter. My pace quickened instead. I felt petulant, eager

the car door. Without hesitation, I slipped into the car, and then

humid soil wafted through the air briefly. Then, it was soon replaced by an

silent while he sat as still as a statue. His eyes were closed, seemingly asleep. None of us