Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0553

At work, I found myself distracted. Douglas had spoken to me several times, but I hadn't heard a word. Even though I was confident in my confrontation with Claudia, I had to admit that her words had affected me.

Who was Nicholas really doing all this for? Claudia claimed it was for her-that he stood up for her in her time of need. Everything she said seemed to add up.

Was it really just a coincidence? I wasn't sure anymore.

I didn't know whether I doubted Nicholas or just lacked confidence in myself. I wasn't sure if Nicholas would pick me over Claudia. To me, it didn't seem possible.

Douglas could tell I wasn't focused on work. I'd never had much enthusiasm for corporate management. So, he tactfully excused himself.

Left alone, I idly flipped through case files, losing myself in them until nightfall.

When I got home, I heard the sound of a car pulling into the driveway. Wendy must have brought Tabitha back. I'd missed her terribly after just one day apart and rushed outside to meet them.

when I stepped outside, it wasn't Wendy

disappeared instantly when I saw him. Yet, there he was, holding

doing here?" I looked at him, my expression cold

was so different from the image of me in his memories. The contrast was too much for him to bear, but he had

endure it and put on a smile. "Ariana, about what happened earlier today..." 'Tabitha, Mommy's here. Do you miss

Tabitha called out and snuggled her arms around my neck, but her

"Ah! Ah! M-Mommy, D-Dad..."

she was giggling. In the blink of an eye, her head rested against my chest, her gaze vacant and distant. She stared off at nothing, lost in

day. She was

go now," I urged Nicholas

daddy. Let me in. I'll help her get ready for bed and put her to sleep, and

has me. That's

her back to the moment."