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?"

realized when my nails had dug into my

Sparing Claudia from legal punishment while choosing private, extreme measures to reprimand her only proved he couldn't

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 heartless. He wanted to cover his ears, to turn back time to yesterday when I wasn't facing him with

wall. He was consumed by an overwhelming fear

slumped against the steering wheel, utterly drained. In the end, I called Yasmine, asking her to drive me home. I didn't trust myself to

I still had Tabitha

of sadness. Nicholas

neither was on his mind. He was doing reckless things, not thinking about

helped me move from the driver's seat to the passenger seat, fastened my

he's not doing well either?" Yasmine asked. Her words startled me. I turned to her. "What do you mean? What

as she started the car. "When I came out to find you, I saw him collapsed

I gripped the seat, the leather creaking

want to help him at first. But then I thought if you were here, you definitely wouldn't ignore him. So, I called a doctor for him. I didn't know what happened next. But compared to Nicholas, I'm way more worried

a doctor, he'll be fine." I sighed in relief. Exhaustion swept over me, and I

and go on 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

shook my head. "Yasmine, I'm not