Chapter 0586

Pete froze for a moment before letting out a relieved laugh. He ended the call and immediately sent a video request.

Seeing Pete's name flashing on the screen stirred up a flood of memories. There was a time when we would share bits of our lives through video calls. But that was years ago-those moments were fleeting and short-lived.

Looking back, we were both so nalve. We knew the obstacles ahead, yet made impulsive decisions that couldn't sustain us through what was to come. The dopamine rush of new beginnings crumbled quickly when met with heavier challenges.

I answered the call. Pete's freshly washed face appeared on the screen, looking clean and refreshed.

"Ari," he greeted with a smile. Even through the screen, I could almost catch the crisp scent of his aftershave.

I chuckled. "How long has it been? Feels like forever since I last saw you. You're looking great -did you knock five years off your age?"

young college girls think I'm about their age!"

uses that stuff? But Marcus pinned me down on the

a shot, and the results weren't bad. I was thinking

that market. If you try it and like it, let me know.

smiled and replied, "Sure, I'll give them a try. Looks like you've patched things up

Pete nodded.

than water. Being abroad has changed them a lot-maybe it's the lack of all those suffocating chains we had

work anymore. They've taken up deep-sea fishing, living a peaceful life. They're

sounds nice," I

shifted slightly, taking in the space behind me. He hesitated.

didn't hide it. "I'm at Coral

glistening slightly. "So, you and

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