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?"

palm. I hadn't realized when my

longer cared. He didn't need to lie anymore. Sparing Claudia from legal punishment while choosing private, extreme measures to reprimand her only proved he couldn't let

keep me but feared I might say something more heartless. He wanted to cover his

was consumed by an overwhelming fear he couldn't

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

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

a pang of sadness. Nicholas didn't

mind. He was doing reckless things,

Yasmine finally ran out of the hospital building. She helped me move from

Yasmine asked. Her words startled me. I turned to her. "What do you mean? What happened to

you, I saw him collapsed outside the

then?" My heart skipped a beat as I gripped the seat, the leather creaking under

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

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

your mind. I want you to stay busy, but I don't want to overwork you. I'll set

"Yasmine, I'm not going