Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 580

Nicholas and I returned to Coral Villa, entering one after the other. The maid immediately sensed something was off and dared not make a sound.

I felt dizzy. On the way back, Nicholas had sped down the road just because I'd said, "You know what I mean."

I didn't want to think about it anymore. I headed straight to Tabitha's room to rest, while Nicholas locked himself in the study.

I had a short rest before Wendy called me down for lunch. I hadn't eaten much since yesterday.

After what happened this morning, I didn't have much appetite due to the mood swings. I barely touched my food.

As Wendy and I chatted at the table, a maid walked in. She was holding a tray with a worried expression. She shook her head at Wendy.

I glanced at the tray—small dishes arranged carefully, with a bowl of soup. The fine tableware made it clear who it was meant for.

I turned away without saying anything, but Wendy spoke up. "Mr. Hawk didn't eat?"

The maid shook her head. "He sent me out, saying that he was busy and wouldn't eat."

"And the medicine?" Wendy asked.

The maid shook her head again.

Wendy stood up, carefully picking through the tray. She wrapped a few pills in a napkin and handed them to me.

"It doesn't matter whether he eats, but he needs to get better. If he's not well, he won't be able to interact with Tabitha. She's gotten used to his care the last few days."

Wendy was like family to me, but she also cared deeply for Nicholas. She had taken care of him for so long, treating him like her own child. To her, both Nicholas and I were equally precious, and she felt the same concern for him.

Her words made sense. For Tabitha's sake, I had to pretend to be the loving wife to Nicholas.