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 holding the child-it

saw him. Yet, there he was, holding Tabitha, using her

looked at him, my expression cold

saw my cold stare. It was so different from the image of me

a smile. "Ariana, about what happened earlier

arms and playfully nuzzling her. Tabitha called out and snuggled her arms around my neck, but her other

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

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 her own

help but wonder if she'd ever be like other children one day. She was still so young, and all I could do

should go now,"

sleeve. It means she wants her daddy. Let me in. I'll help her get ready for bed and

me. That's

bringing her back to the moment." Tabitha, isn't