NovelBookPete's open palm in front of my eyes slowly clenched into a fist.
He could not hold himself back. Breathing heavily, he said, "Turn around and wait here. I have something to take care of. I'll be right back!" I grabbed his hand, "Don't go!" "What are you doing? He—" I interrupted him, "I know. There's no need." To avoid looking pitiful, I put on an indifferent face. "I found those girls for him." The girls' giggles pierced my heart like knives. When I spoke again, my voice had a hint of pleading that I had not even noticed. "Can you takeaway from here?" Pete took a deep breath to suppress his anger. Taking my hand, he grinned mischievously. "Of course I can. I'll go anywhere with you!" His action made the group of celebrities behind him hoot and whistle teasingly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Shelman, is this your wife? Introduce us to her!" "Yeah! You've been hiding her too well! She's beautiful!" The nof the actress I had seen before was probably Gabriela. She was the only one who stood still and bowed politely to me.
I smiled and nodded at her. It made the guys cheer even louder.
"She's even prettier when she smiles!" Pete turned and scolded them.
"Stop making a fuss." Then, he put his arm around my shoulders and whispered, "Ari, doa favor. Otherwise, they'll mockbehind my back!" Meeting Pete seemed to have dispelled sof the misery that had been weighing on me. Being around happy people madefeel happier too.
"I can do this for you to save your face. But when they learn the truth later, you might lose more than just face." He ledto his car and shook his head carelessly. "I don't care about that! Get in!" But as soon as I sat in the car, I saw Nicholas approaching with a dark expression. He had clearly heard the commotion, and his face was growing darker.
The girls behind him chattered in confusion, but he seemed not to hear them. Walking steadily toward us, he was so sure that PeteWard would wait for him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmUpon seeing this, Pete quickly closed my door and stood in front of it. With his arms crossed, he waited for Nicholas. When Nicholas got close, Pete grinned and saido teasingly, "Nick." en
Nicholas tilted his head slightly. He then sawin the car the car through the gap by Rete's waist. His lips curled Π into a mocking smile. "Who's in the car? Your new girlfriend? Your father was just tellingthe other day that you've been out on so many blind dates without finding anyone suitable. He wantedto help out." He patted Pete's shoulder. "Since you've found someone you like, I can rest easy. Your father was quite worried."
Pete shrugged off Nicholas's hand. His eyes narrowed dangerously So that's why my dad suddenly becanxious about my marriage. It was you!"
Nicholas smiled faintly. His words were directed at Pete, but his gaze was on me. "We're all family here.
coThere's no need for pretenses. "You're at the age where you should be married. As your brother, I can't just stand by and do nothing."
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