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?"

suddenly shot through my palm. I hadn't realized when my

Sparing Claudia from legal punishment while choosing private, extreme measures to reprimand her only

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

against the wall. He was consumed by an

called Yasmine, asking her to drive me home. I didn't trust myself to drive

now. I still had Tabitha to take care of,

felt a pang of sadness. Nicholas didn't

on his mind. He was doing reckless

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

doing well either?" Yasmine asked. Her words startled me. I turned to her. "What

you, I saw him collapsed outside the ward, his body twitching. It

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

at first. But then I thought if you were here, you definitely wouldn't ignore him. So,

fine." I sighed in relief. Exhaustion swept over me, and I sank into

leave Radiant City and go on a business trip to clear your mind. I want you to stay busy, but I don't want to

not going to