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.

were with his family. But he didn't know

was no future for Pete

felt like the timing was never quite right. Looking back, it was simply a

by both distance and circumstances, this was

him continue to believe it. I was confident that as long as he let go of any hope

"Take care of yourself,

the beginning of a

story of love between Pete and me should have ended long ago. I could only hope he'd find someone truly meant for him one

do meet someone you truly love, you'll realize that missing out on me was

slightly, curving into a self-deprecating smile. After 30 years of life, how could he not tell who

life was truly right or wrong? More often than not, love came down to the simple desire to have someone. And for years, that desire had been directed at

me just to grab my attention. By the time he did understand and truly "wanted me, I had already become someone else's wife. Although

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