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

legal punishment

"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 wanted to cover his ears, to turn back time to yesterday when I

was consumed by an overwhelming fear he

end, I called Yasmine, asking her to drive me home. I

me. I cherished my life now. I still had

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

on his mind. He was doing reckless things, not

Yasmine finally ran out of the hospital building. She helped me move from the driver's seat to the passenger seat, fastened my seatbelt, and slid into the

not doing well either?" Yasmine asked. Her words startled me. I turned to her. "What do you mean? What happened to

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

seat,

want to help him at first. But 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 Nicholas, I'm way more worried

long as you called a doctor, he'll be fine." I sighed in relief. Exhaustion swept over me, and I sank

and go on a business trip to clear your mind. I want you to stay busy, but I don't want to overwork you. I'll set up some business lectures so you can visit different cities. How about

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