Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0570

Nicholas' expression was devoid of emotion, his voice chilling like ice.

"No, I want to say this. I know she wants to see you, but more than that, she's scared. I understand that fear-that crushing loneliness that magnifies when you're not there for her. She hasn't been sleeping well, plagued by nightmares and crying nonstop...

He paused briefly before continuing, "Tabitha must be missing you terribly right now."

"Nicholas, are you even human? You're her father too! How can you be so heartless?"

I slapped the umbrella out of his hand, glaring at him with all the hatred I could muster.

The rain intensified. The moment the umbrella hit the ground, the growing puddles shattered our reflections into countless fragments under the relentless downpour.

Nicholas lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought. His voice, laced with a faint choke, broke through the rain.

a damn whether I lived or died. So tell me, why should I

that rattled my very core. "Ariana, tell me does it

every ounce of strength to shove him away. "Don't say

When I was on the brink of death, who

air. For Tabitha's sake, I was even willing to try and get along with him, or at least fake

never believe that someone's rotten nature

send that message to Douglas immediately. If it came down to it, I'd fight for

on to my actions and laughed mockingly.

looked far too composed as if he didn't care in

in as many as you can. Then we can have our people clash, guns and blades in the

by floor for Tabitha until they break down her door. Let her see everything. I promise it'll leave a mark on her childhood so vivid she'll spend her whole life trying

it."

to freeze. I opened my mouth,