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.

stepped outside, it wasn't Wendy holding

disappeared instantly when I saw him. Yet, there he

doing here?" I looked at him, my

so different from the image of me in his memories. The contrast was too much for him to bear, but he had no

wanted to see me, so he had to endure it and put on a smile. "Ariana, about what happened earlier today..."

Tabitha from his arms and playfully nuzzling her. Tabitha called out and snuggled her arms around my neck,

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

against my chest, her gaze vacant and distant. She stared

be like other children one day. She was still so young, and all I could do was shower her

You should go now," I urged

she wants her daddy. Let me in. I'll help her get

me. That's

Tabitha's face, bringing her back to the moment." Tabitha,