Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0189

Aght. Don't worry about it. I've already sen station

to the police

did not want to discuss those upsetting matters with Pete anymore and just wanted to get home quickly. But Pete was triggered when he heard police station

Without any hesitation, he blurted out. "You contacted Neal?"

Although the tall young man standing in front of me was still Pete, he suddenly seemed disheveled and dejected for some reason. His face darkened in the dim light as if he was about to fade away. Seeing Pete in such a state made me feel bad. "There's nothing between Neal and me. He's just my friend."

"Ariana!" He sounded like he was suppressing his voice. "You don't understand what I care about! What I care about is when I will ever be the first person you think of when you're in trouble!" His words echoed in the empty hallway, filled with despair.

I remained silent. I did not say anything to stop him even as his figure disappeared into the closing elevator. Perhaps keeping my distance from him was best for both of us

But surprises would always come when one least expected them. Within half an hour, photos of Pete hugging me were posted online.

quickly identified by netizens because of his distinctive hairstyle. But the Shelman family would certainly not allow any negative

The trending topic was taken down quick, but the netizens couldn't forget about it so quickly. Someone called

Mr. Hawk expand his

to Mandovia? Does he

called to comfort me, but I said I did not care. I

assigned me a divorce case, and I spent two days at home reviewing

online gossip about Claudia was getting more and more intense, Nicholas did not react. Neal

not, I would have to

the night, but he managed to squeeze out two hours to meet me at a cafe near the company. Pressed for time, he started complaining as soon as

work, and my wife isn't understanding with me at all. Aren't I working hard to support the family? Now,

and we just end up fighting whenever we talk. I have

but she

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her youth. I offered her compensati but she kept accusing