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.

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

Even if Nicholas and I were at odds, he wouldn't take it out on Tabitha,

attempt to reach Wendy, I

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

over half an hour was cut down

stopped by the bodyguard at

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

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

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

remained firm. "Apologies, Mrs. Hawk.

twisted with anger. 'Tell Wendy to

guard's voice remained

my way! I'm taking my child! If you

But he remained unmoving, standing in front of