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?"

through my palm. I hadn't realized

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

tired, I want to go home." Nicholas seemed exhausted too. He wanted to keep me

wall. He was consumed by an overwhelming fear he

the steering wheel, utterly drained. In the end, I called Yasmine, asking her to drive me home. I didn't

had changed me. I cherished my life now. I still had Tabitha to take care of, and I

Nicholas didn't

me, neither was on his mind.

me move from the driver's seat to the passenger seat, fastened my seatbelt, and slid into the

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

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

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

ignore him. So, I

sighed

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 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

not going to be a