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 when my nails

anymore. Sparing Claudia from legal punishment while choosing private, extreme measures

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

against the wall. He was

against the steering wheel, utterly drained. In the end, I called Yasmine, asking her to

changed me. I cherished my life now. I still had Tabitha to take care of, and I couldn't afford

pang of sadness. Nicholas didn't seem to think

neither was on his mind.

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

on between you and Nicholas? You're sick, and now he's not doing well either?" Yasmine asked.

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

gripped the seat,

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

sighed in

clear your mind. I want

not going