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?"

hadn't realized when my nails

He didn't need to lie anymore. Sparing Claudia from legal punishment while choosing private, extreme measures to reprimand her

pursed my lips and spoke after 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 heartless.

he leaned against the wall. He was consumed by an overwhelming fear he couldn't

steering wheel, utterly drained. In the end, I called Yasmine, asking her to drive me home.

still had Tabitha

a pang of sadness. Nicholas didn't

or me, neither was on his mind. He was

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

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

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

heart skipped a beat as I gripped the seat, the leather creaking

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

he'll be fine." I sighed

to Jay Caldwell & Co. You don't look happy. If you want, you can leave Radiant City and go on a business trip to clear your mind. I want you

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