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.

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 the details of the case. He came to see

days. Make sure to rest well after this is all over," I said as I sat up

You told me not to tell him before, so he still doesn't know the full

"But I can't keep this from him any

hasn't requested a visit, leave it

before asking, "What did you find

case, Neal's

word and took all the blame upon herself. Thankfully, her testimony helped me dig up some details. They only erased

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

I responded softly. "So

emotion. However, Neal's voice sped up as if he was eager to

can be! I can

briefcase. It was the final list after screening all the hospital

understandable for me and Nicholas to think that Daniel had

it means there

to Douglas, speaking softly. "Help me arrange