Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

"Ariana Jones! Do you even realize what you're saying?"

For the first time, Pete yelled my full name. His face contorted, unable to hold back his emotions any longer.

He grabbed my shoulders tightly and shook me. "Did Nicholas say something to you? Did that bastard threaten you!"

"No, he didn't..."

I shook my head, unable to bear seeing such a proud man fall apart in front of me. My vision blurred when I noticed the tears in his eyes. I had no idea what to do anymore.

The better Pete was to me, the more guilty I felt. I couldn't return the same feelings he had for me. It was unfair to him.

Because whenever I saw Nicholas, the emotions he stirred were far stronger than anything I felt for Pete. I hadn't moved on from the past. Whether it was love or hate, those feelings weren't for Pete.

"I see you as a brother, a friend. If you're willing, I..."

have I not been good to you? Do you think I'm not good enough for you? After all this time, can you really

couldn't finish the sentence. No

but I didn't feel the pain. If

is that?" Pete laughed helplessly.

calmed down. Right

and sighed. "Are you going back to the Shelman residence, or should I

if I were

lowered my gaze and said in

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I meant every word. When Tabitha gets a bit older, I'll bring her to visit you. Please take care

One day, you'll find someone who

me you had fallen in

your happiness!

with a smile! As long as you're happy, there's