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?"

pain suddenly shot through my palm. I hadn't realized when my nails had dug into my

need to lie anymore. Sparing Claudia from legal punishment while choosing private, extreme

to keep me

the wall. He was consumed by an overwhelming fear

I called Yasmine, asking her to drive

my life now. I still had Tabitha to

felt a pang of sadness. Nicholas didn't seem to think the

was Tabitha or me, neither was on his mind. He

from the driver's seat to

doing well either?" Yasmine

came out to find you, I saw him collapsed outside

gripped the seat, the leather creaking under my hands. Was

wouldn't ignore him. So, I called a doctor for him. I didn't know

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

can leave Radiant City and go on a business trip to clear your mind. I want you

I'm not going to