Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 314

Clinging helplessly to the leather seat, I realized Nicholas had known all along.

"I'm not getting out." I shook my head. "It's pointless, and I won't come back here ever again."

I stole a glance outside the car window, hastily putting an end to the chapter of the past few days that felt like a dream. I just wanted to remember and cherish the memory.

When I turned around, Nicholas was no longer in the car. He slammed the door shut. As if he could teleport, he suddenly appeared next to me and yanked the door open.

Looking sullen, he grabbed my wrist and I couldn't even resist. I staggered out of the car, and before I could even steady myself, he stormed forward.

I lost my balance and collapsed to the ground. As I felt a jolt of pain through my ankle, Nicholas stopped and peered down at me.

Beads of sweat trickled into my eyes as I tilted my head back, sending a stinging sensation throughout my body.

Barely exerting any effort, Nicholas yanked me up from the ground with one hand. He didn't pity me. He merely thought I was in his way.

"Nicholas…"

I couldn't keep up with him. Every step I took felt like I was stepping on nails.

"I sprained my foot… I…"

The agony subdued my tone. But before I could express my pain, he had already dragged me half a foot further.

"Remember, you came to me seeking help. From now on, you won't receive any special treatment here."

The sound of his shoes clicking on the wooden floor echoed through the rooms. He had his hands tucked in his pockets as I watched him wander from one room to another.

He didn't even bother stepping into Pete's room, but he spent a long time in mine.

Just when I thought he had finally finished his tour, he suddenly went back to the living room and stared at the goldfish I bought.

There was a fish tank divider in the living room. From a distance, it seemed like the fish were swimming in the sky.

Back then, I told Pete that I loved this divider. If time allowed, I could spend the whole day staring at it. Pete had said that he'd be in charge of scrubbing the fish tank clean, while I would be responsible for watching the fish. He would ensure it stayed clean every day.

A loud bang snapped me back to my senses. To my horror, I realized Nicholas had rolled up his sleeves and smashed a chair violently onto the fish tank divider!