Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0583

Wendy quietly appeared behind me.

'This is the first time you've seen a scene like this, right? But the people in this house have gotten used to it. Over the years, Mr. Hawk has developed a habit of drinking.

When I asked him why, he first said it made his body lose control, so he wouldn't have the impulse to hurt himself. Later, when his health improved, he still drank. He said it helped him forget about you.

"He became more distant, his business tactics harsher. He gained so much, yet still drank. He said it helped him sleep deeply, that he could sleep for hours. And when he dreamed of you, he never wanted to wake up.

These are things I managed to get him to say while he was drunk. He would never tell me this otherwise. Ari, drunk people would never lie. I truly believe Mr. Hawk's feelings for you are real. His heart is full of you only you.

"You both have suffered so much. If there's any misunderstanding between you, maybe it's time to sit down and talk openly.

Whatever it is, clear the air. You're both such good people. Even if you've hurt each other in the past, why can't you clear the air and move forward? Love can overcome anything. God really knows how to test people. It's cruel.."

how to respond. I understood the reasoning behind her words, but when everything was happening to me, I couldn't just think about logic or grievances. I was the only one who

like Nicholas said, nothing he did seemed to matter.

but what if love had already been worn

Wendy wiping her tears made my heart ache unbearably. Yet, I still forced myself to stay composed as I opened the door to

get him to the

our own, so we called for help. A few

was about to step away from his side, but then I noticed Nicholas tightly gripping the

as though he'd found some semblance of peace in his sleep and refused to let go. Upon seeing this, Wendy was on the verge of tears again. I

"I'll do it."

quietly leaving the room. This bedroom, where

just him and

cloth gently traced Nicholas' features. Once, he had told me, "Ariana, take me