Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0566

Nicholas' words pierced my heart like needles, making even breathing painful.

I struggled to catch my breath. After taking a deep breath, I lifted my gaze and stared at him intently.

"Nicholas, you once said that at your age, you didn't want to hear about love from me. Now, I'm at the age your were back then, and I think I understand your state of mind. So, let's not talk about those things anymore."

"..." Nicholas' eyes filled with desolation and despair. He looked like he'd been struck by an invisible blow, his figure trembling slightly.

"How can you punish the present me for who I was in the past? Ariana, you're generous with everyone-except me.

I laughed bitterly, tears blurring my vision until they spilled uncontrollably. Taking a deep breath, I wiped away my tears, forcing a carefree smile.

"Nicholas, if you still care about Claudia, you should find someone to properly treat her legs. After all, if she ends up disabled, that's for life."

Nicholas' voice came weakly. "Why would I care about her?"

my palm. I hadn't realized

from legal punishment while choosing private, extreme measures to reprimand

a long pause. "Let's end it here. I'm tired, I want to go home." Nicholas seemed exhausted too. He wanted to keep me but feared I might say something more

he leaned against the wall. He was consumed by an overwhelming fear he

In the end, I called Yasmine, asking

life now. I still had

sadness. Nicholas didn't seem to think

me, neither was on his mind.

the hospital building. She helped me move from the driver's seat

and Nicholas? You're sick, and now he's not doing well either?" Yasmine asked. Her words startled me. I turned to

"When I came out to find you, I saw him collapsed outside the ward, his body twitching. It freaked

happened then?" My heart skipped a beat as I gripped the seat, the leather creaking under my hands. Was Nicholas

were here, you definitely wouldn't ignore him. So, I called a doctor for him. I

doctor, he'll be fine." I sighed in relief.

a business trip to clear your mind. I want you to stay busy, but I don't want to overwork you. I'll set up some business lectures

my head. "Yasmine, I'm not going to