Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

I waited in our marital home until night fell. I reached out, tracing the outline of the tall buildings and Nicholas. The night was as dark as ink, and the glass windows reflected my exhausted face. It felt like I already knew the outcome, yet I was reluctant to let go.

The clock's hands had just moved to midnight when my phone rang abruptly.

"Ariana, the police have surrounded the Coral Villa. If you want Nick to die, let them come in and arrest me!"

It was a message, a blatant provocation from Claudia. I reached out and wiped the window frantically. I couldn't erase my frustration, only leaving a hand full of dust.

I admitted that Claudia's threat had indeed affected me. As she said, if she weren't there, Nicholas would likely be gone too.

I didn't know how much of today's situation was due to the harm I caused Nicholas, but I couldn't ignore the fact that I wasn't innocent.

I got up and walked to the fish tank. I took out the tiny, stinking fish bodies and buried them in the garden soil of the villa.

I let out an ironic laugh. Letting Claudia go? I drove the trowel hard into the dirt. Counting this time, I couldn't even keep track of how many times I had let Claudia off for Nicholas.

Douglas had been waiting outside the villa for me. Upon seeing me come out, he took me straight to the hospital.

for two days. Fortunately, I had continuously been taking measures to protect the pregnancy. So, despite some instability,

sure to rest well after this is all over," I said

doing fine, but Mr. Hawk has been putting some pressure. You told me not

keep this from him any longer. It's against

leave it to me. I'll find a chance

Neal before asking, "What

case, Neal's spirits

me dig up some details. They only

they didn't know was that the cameras outside the room captured some footage. Although it isn't direct evidence, we can deduce what Claudia did in front of Daniel's hospital bed.

I responded softly. "So there is no direct

expression devoid of excess emotion. However, Neal's voice sped up as if he

can

from his briefcase. It was

had died

means there were definitely accomplices from Claudia

it to Douglas, speaking softly. "Help me arrange a meeting with Nicholas at