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.

continuously been taking measures to protect the pregnancy. So, despite some instability, everything remained fine. Neal was quick. In less than three days, he had already uncovered

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

but Mr. Hawk has been putting some pressure. You told me not to tell him before, so he still doesn't

"But I can't keep this from

understand. If he hasn't requested a visit, leave it to me. I'll find a chance to inform

nodded seriously at Neal before asking, "What did you

mentioned the case,

testimony helped me dig up some details. They

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. Less than a minute later, she came out of the room and called the

responded softly. "So there is no

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

I can arrest

briefcase. It was the final

to think that Daniel had died of natural causes, but the hospital couldn't have

been concealed until now, it means there

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