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?"

I'm about their age!" Pete joked, touching his cheek

first, I refused-what kind of guy uses that stuff? But Marcus pinned me down on the couch and made me

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

our company is thinking about expanding into that market. If you try

replied, "Sure, I'll give them a try. Looks like

Pete nodded.

Being abroad has changed them a lot-maybe it's the lack

don't work anymore. They've taken up deep-sea fishing, living a peaceful life. They're much more easygoing

nice,"

things?" His gaze shifted slightly, taking in the space behind me. He hesitated. "This doesn't look

didn't hide it. "I'm at

Pete's smile wavered, his eyes glistening slightly. "So, you and Nicholas

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