Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0589

Just as Yasmine had described, a few people were stationed outside Claudia's ward.

Several bodyguards dressed in black blocked the narrow hallway, casting shadows that dimmed the light streaming in.

The occasional sobs from inside the room only made the atmosphere more eerie. It was midday, with the sun shining brightly outside. Yet, a strange chill hung in the air.

"See? Didn't I tell you?" Yasmine whispered excitedly behind me. She stomped her foot impatiently. "Come on. Let's go in and take a look!"

Speechless, I turned to study her expression. She seemed worried earlier, but now there was a glimmer of excitement in her eyes.

"I can't help but suspect you dragged me here because you couldn't stand missing the drama. I'm not your backup-I'm your ticket to this show, aren't I?"

Yasmine let out an awkward laugh. "Come on! I'm really worried too!"

She clutched her chest and paced in place, although her gaze remained fixed on the ward." Quick, let's go in! I'm so, so concerned!"

for two seconds. If I didn't know her better,

back to the firm. I'll stop by later and tell you everything that

face froze as if struck by lightning. For a long moment, she couldn't accept

tangled web between Nicholas and Claudia was messy enough. I didn't want Yasmine getting dragged into it and becoming a target for Claudia's resentment. Some things

repeated promises that I'd meet her later at the firm before she reluctantly agreed

outside the room didn't stop me. It seemed

pushed open the door and took in the scene before

and my legs began to tremble. I gripped the door frame for support, barely managing to

of sunlight. The stark contrast between light and shadow

expressionless in the light, while Claudia lay slumped on the shadowed hospital bed. She was lifeless like a broken

even her lips nearly translucent. Her hollow cheeks deepened

faint sound escaped her throat. If gazes could kill,

hair was unevenly chopped, strands scattered around her in clumps.

her fingers, each wound deep and grotesque. A closer look revealed that even her nails were

dried, leaving dark stains on the bedding. My gaze shifted