Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0568

Setting everything else aside, Nicholas' attitude was like a ticking time bomb.

Today, he might argue with Claudia and ignore her. Tomorrow, if they made up, Yasmine could easily become collateral damage in his efforts to please her.

Someone like Nicholas, who had no limits, could do anything just to coax a smile out of Claudia.

Yasmine had already been dragged into my mess with Nicholas once, enduring something no one should ever have to experience. I couldn't let it happen again.

Seeing her attempts to reason with me were futile, she dropped me off at home and left. She was visibly upset the entire ride. I knew she was mad at me, but there was no way I could explain things to her any further.

At home, the breakfast Nicholas had prepared was still on the table. Without a second thought, I dumped the entire plate into the trash.

It wasn't appealing when it was warm, let alone cold-it only made me nauseous now.

time and minimize my contact with Nicholas. But

wouldn't connect, and an unsettling feeling crept into my chest. Even if Nicholas and I were at odds, he wouldn't take it out on

it, the more anxious I felt. By the third failed attempt to reach Wendy, I couldn't sit still anymore.

darkened the sky. Feeling a growing sense of urgency, I sped up. Moist

over half an hour was

be stopped by the bodyguard at the gate of Coral Villa. 'Mrs. Hawk, anyone can visit Coral Villa

at least six feet in his black uniform, the bodyguard blocked my

inside the car, "Since you're calling me Mrs. Hawk, how dare you stop

a place I'd lived in for over four years was laughable, and my glare

but remained firm. "Apologies, Mrs. Hawk. Mr. Hawk

'Tell Wendy

remained

"Get out of my way! I'm taking my child! If you black me again,

standing in front of my car with