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.

bring Tabitha home. At least that would buy me some time and minimize my

feeling crept into my chest. Even if Nicholas and

the third failed attempt to reach Wendy, I couldn't sit still anymore. I grabbed

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

that usually took over half an

I could pick up Tabitha soon, but I didn't expect to be stopped by the bodyguard at the gate of Coral Villa. 'Mrs. Hawk, anyone can visit Coral

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

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

didn't even bother correcting his address. The thought of being barred from a place I'd lived in for over four years was laughable, and

guard bowed slightly but remained firm. "Apologies, Mrs. Hawk. Mr. Hawk has strictly ordered that you're the

twisted with anger. 'Tell Wendy to

voice remained

I'm taking my child! If you

him. But he remained unmoving, standing in front of my car with