Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0298

I could see the moon over Pete's head and a very bright star beside it, but he couldn't see them.

In a voice filled with disappointment, he asked, "In your heart, he... we always been just two separate individuals? Have you never thought about relying on me?"

I felt a bit angry. Pete was speaking to me in a passive aggressive tone, which was unusual for him.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Being with Pete was supposed to be when I felt the most relaxed and at ease, but now he was making me feel exhausted.

"I don't see anything wrong with being independent. I'm not a teenage girl anymore. I want to be capable of standing on my own."

"But why wouldn't you tell me when you're hurt?"

Instinctively, I reached up to touch my neck. The scarf was tied securely- how did he know? I couldn't see Pete's face, only hear his voice through the white smoke rising steadily into the sky.

'I'm fine. Just turn the camera around. This has nothing to do with you. It's not your fault."

"How can it have nothing to do with me? You're Ariana, the woman I've loved for so many years!

I'm trying to earn my father's approval so you can live comfortably in my family, but if they treat you like this, how can I bring you home? We can live our lives on our own-we don't need their blessing. "I refuse to believe I can't make a name for myself. Do I

you. They really

for mot taking care

"It was Nicholas

would've been better than hearing

I

didn't tell him. What did he say to

you getthe explanation you deserve. Screw the damn mission, I'm done with it Once I sort this out, I'll come

"When this is al over,

sudden confession

but it wasn't entirely unexpected. Over the years, whether jokingly or seriously, I had heard him say it many

you to have too many conflicts with your family because of me If you're feeling down just come see me. I'm on a

hurt you,

was not the outcome I wanted to see, but I didn't know how to talk him out

seemed oblivious to the disapproval in my eyes and

back inside, it's

heart. It felt as if this

intently at Pete on the screen. Unaware of my thoughts, he simply smiled and said,