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.

as his were with his family. But he didn't know that the rift between Nicholas and me was only

future for Pete and me, not even requiring 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 all

circumstances, this was the best time for a clean

no harm in letting him continue to believe it. I was confident

"Take care

marked the beginning of a story. "Take care

long ago. I could only hope he'd find someone truly

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

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

often than not, love came down to the simple desire to have someone. And for years, that desire had been directed at

he bullied me just to grab my attention. By the time he did understand and truly "wanted me,

an impossibly difficult thing. Pete looked