Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Pete wanted to continue comforting me, but I stopped him. "Pete, I'm going back home."

He stood frozen in shock, his expression frozen. It took him a moment to process before he forced a smile. "Ari, you said you never wanted to go back."

Three years ago, he had flown back to bring me home. At the airport, Nicholas was as fragile as the pills scattered on the ground, and my memories felt shattered too.

Each fragment was painful. On the plane, I told him, "I never want to come back." I never wanted to see Nicholas like that again.

I shook my head. "I have to go back for Tabitha. She needs an environment that suits her better."

"I-I can help you find one! If it doesn't work, we can start our own kindergarten, only accepting kids from our country. I'll find the best teachers for Tabitha and have a doctor on-site at all times-" "There's no need for that, Pete."

I understood why he was so good to Tabitha-it was because he cared for me. But we had missed our chance.

focus was solely on Tabitha. I couldn't bring myself to care about anything else. This trip back had nothing

almost couldn't hide the sadness that was creeping onto his face. His

to find his voice again. "Alright. Wherever you go, I'll

How can you accompany me? You've only been in charge of the group for less than two

think your position in Shelman Group is that secure? If you leave,

may not care, but I do. I helped you build this empire. I

was time to leave. Without hesitation, I said my farewell and walked away. Even as I left the banquet

faced many challenges in life. He didn't feel sad when he fell out with his brother or when his father forced

knew he

did I have to leave him when everything was getting better now?

him get through his divorce. He believed that meant

out of his pocket and opened his palm, revealing a diamond ring. He had