Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 489

I stepped out of the room the moment I saw Claudia tugging at Nicholas's clothes. Watching any longer would have been inappropriate.

It was late, and everything around was quiet. I gently closed the door behind me, not wanting to disturb them.

I hadn't noticed when Beth arrived, but as I looked up, I saw her limping toward me.

"Mrs. Hawk, I'm so sorry for being late. Why didn't you go inside and wait?"

Her voice was soft, but when she saw me, she grew emotional. Her voice was choking up as she continued, "Did you tell Mr. Hawk you were here? He would be so happy to know."

I smiled faintly and calmly took what I needed from her hands. "Don't call me Mrs. Hawk anymore. Just call me Ms. Jones like Nicholas does."

I handed her the ointment I had bought for Nicholas. "I'm leaving."

"But…" Beth raised her hand slightly to stop me.

Noticing her gaze fixed eagerly on the doorknob, I hesitated for a second before saying, "Nicholas has drunk too much…"

It shouldn't be considered too much, or he wouldn't have the energy for what he was doing.

After pondering for a moment, I added, "But someone is looking after him. Don't worry."

Compared to Beth's anxiety, I was far too calm. She raised her voice slightly.

"What? That's impossible. Mr. Hawk never allows just anyone into Coral Villa. How could someone be taking care of him? Ms. Jones, are you sure? Let me go in and check.

"Mr. Hawk has been through a lot these past three years. If you still care about the past, maybe we could just take another look."

"I saw everything clearly!" I interrupted her, displeased that she brought up the past. It was because I cared too much about the past that I had come here in the first place!

Suppressing my emotions, I said, "I'm leaving."