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.

maybe that’s why I did it," I admitted. "That’s why I wrote that letter to her without telling either of you. I was scared. Jealous. I didn’t want to lose her to

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

pained. Those words in that letter almost made me hate

I got that forged letter, for days I hated my brothers... I hated that Olivia loved them and not me... it took serious self-reflection before

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 clear... they also sent

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. " That letter... it felt off. Why didn’t I notice it? Why didn’t I take a critical look at it?" Lennox spat in

the wall. "When I first got

filled with everything

the words were so cruel. Hurtful. Not like her at all." He paused,

slowly to the chair and sat down, burying his face in his hands. "What made me believe it was the handwriting... it was exactly hers. I had to pick out one of the funny notes she used to send me and cross-check. They were exactly the same. And that’s what made me believe. I’m such a

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?

the edge of the table, my heart aching. "Same. I let one stupid letter end everything I felt

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, Levi... I can see it in his eyes... he

the chair. "No. You’re wrong. Uncle

face hard. "You’re still blinded by who you think he is, Levi. But I saw

said, stepping forward. "Sofia

bitterly. "Exactly. And Olivia is just like her. The same kindness, the same spark, the same spirit. Damien doesn’t just see Olivia—he

Don’t you dare compare them like that. Uncle Damien

"You think that’s something a normal uncle

joking! You know how he

"This is not a joke. He wants her. And if we don’t do something,