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.

called Wendy, asking her to bring Tabitha home. At least that would buy me some time and minimize my contact with Nicholas. But all I

if Nicholas and

anxious I felt. By the third failed attempt to reach Wendy,

rolled in and darkened the sky. Feeling a growing sense of urgency, I sped up. Moist air seeped through the slightly ajar window,

an hour

soon, but I didn't expect to be stopped by the bodyguard at the gate of Coral Villa.

his black uniform, the bodyguard blocked

yelled from inside the car, "Since you're calling me Mrs.

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

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

expression twisted with anger. 'Tell Wendy

remained robotic. "Apologies,

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

standing in front