Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0587

Pete's words trailed off as he suddenly lowered his head. His entire upper body slumped out of the camera's frame, leaving only a blank white wall in view behind him.

What he didn't realize was that the play of shadows betrayed him-his trembling frame and the quick swipe at his eyes did not escape my notice.

"Pete..." I called softly.

"I'm here!" He quickly straightened up, forcing a smile. His eyes were red, and his voice cracked with a suppressed sob.

"I was really happy when I saw your call. I was just about to tell you that my dad and Marcus have softened a lot. They won't interfere with my marriage anymore-they can't even if they tried, I was going to say that I finally have control over my own life now."

He gave an awkward laugh. "But I guess that doesn't matter anymore. Art, I'll prepare a wedding gift for you. Don't worry. I'll be your family from now on. I won't let Nicholas bully you!"

I sighed quietly. It was obvious Pete had misunderstood my relationship with Nicholas.

family. But he didn't know

was no future for Pete and me,

I'd considered giving it a shot with him, it had been a fleeting impulse. And each time, it felt like the timing was never quite right. Looking back, it was simply a matter of fate

and circumstances, this was the best time for a clean

was confident that as long as

didn't correct him. "Take care of

of a story. "Take care of yourself

me should have ended long ago. I could

you truly love, you'll realize that missing out on me

a self-deprecating smile. After 30 years of life,

down to the simple desire to

bullied me just to grab my attention. By the time he did understand and truly "wanted me, I had already become someone

that "wanting" had become an impossibly difficult thing. Pete looked up, gazing