Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 161: Damien Wasn’t Joking

Louis’ POV

A suffocating silence filled the room. None of us spoke. None of us even looked at each other. The air was heavy with guilt and pain—so thick it was hard to breathe.

Levi stood by the wall, both palms pressed flat against it, his head hung low like the weight of the world rested on his shoulders. He looked like a man torn between two impossible choices.

I turned my eyes to Lennox. He was at the window, arms folded tightly across his chest, his back turned to me. From the way his shoulders were stiff, I knew he was holding everything in—his anger, his pain, his shame.

We didn’t need words to understand each other. Whatever they were feeling... I was feeling too. The regret. The confusion. The ache that came with losing her.

But we couldn’t keep standing here like this forever.

Someone had to speak. And since they wouldn’t, I did.

"I didn’t know you guys sent her a confession letter too," I said quietly, breaking the silence.

Levi slowly raised his head, but didn’t turn.

Lennox didn’t even move.

"I thought I was the only one," I continued. "I thought I was being smart. I saw how you both looked at her. I knew Lennox liked her... he always lit up when she was around. And Levi... you practically worshipped the ground she walked on."

My voice cracked, just a little.

that letter to her without telling either of you. I was scared.

of us knew... none of us had any idea... that we all sent our letters to her on

when I got that forged reply, I was pained. Those words in that letter almost made me hate you two," I said, revealing a truth I never thought I’d tell

I got that forged letter, for days I hated my brothers... I hated that Olivia loved them and not me...

her. I was confused. Why did Olivia fall out with them, but Lennox and Levi refused to say anything? I racked my brain... trying to think of reasons they’d hate her, just like I did, but I couldn’t pinpoint it. But now it was

back still turned to me. "Those words in that letter made me want to compete with you both... but after much thought, I realized it wasn’t worth it. You’re my brothers, and it wasn’t your fault if Olivia wanted you two and not me..." He paused, sighed, and shook his head.

Levi’s lips as he continued to face the wall. "When I first got the letter,

finally turned around, his eyes red and glossy, filled with everything

maybe... maybe I misunderstood. Because the words were so cruel. Hurtful. Not like her at all." He paused, his

burying his face in his hands. "What made me believe it was the handwriting... it was exactly hers. I had to pick out

morning sun casting long shadows across his face. "I think we were all broken in our own way after those letters. I kept asking myself... why her? Why would she hurt me like that?" He turned his head slightly, just enough to look at us over his shoulder. "And the worst part? I didn’t

everything I felt for her. I didn’t even try to confirm anything. I just let myself believe that Olivia

as we all fell into our thoughts, and this time it was Levi who broke the silence. "We have a lot in our hands. First, we need to find out who forged those letters. Second—Uncle Damien... I just hope he was joking. He can’t be serious with his claim over

I can see

wrong. Uncle Damien loved Sofia. He still does. Everyone knows that. He won’t go

blinded by who you think he is, Levi. But I saw it.

said, stepping forward. "Sofia was the

same kindness, the same spark, the same spirit. Damien doesn’t just see Olivia—he

that! Don’t you dare compare them like that. Uncle Damien would never cross that line—he’s our uncle,

voice rising. "You think that’s something a

joking! You know how he

"This is not a joke. He wants her. And if we don’t do something, he’s going to take