Rift in the perfect picture

Chapter 0269

I stared at the picture on my phone, and my body went rigid for a good three or four seconds. It felt as if there had never been such an intimate picture of us before. This was the first and only one. We didn’t even kiss in our

wedding photos.

My fingers hovered over the two tiny figures on the screen. The image zoomed out, and I came back to my senses. My phone was still buzzing incessantly. Zachary’s fans were demanding that I go live.

My brows were knitted together as there was no way I was going to admit that was me. I certainly wasn’t foolish enough to put myself on display for their scrutiny.

I denied it vehemently, but the rumors about me and Nicholas getting back together still became a hot topic.

After the

first episode of my show aired, people started digging through my Facebook, sharing screenshots of posts from over ten years ago.

“Surprisingly, I didn’t cry while watching the main story, but the legal education section made me tear up,” exclaimed netizens.

“I don’t want to grow up if it means I have to forget about you.”

“This is insane! His ex–wife and current girlfriend are together on stage. Do you guys think Mr. Hawk might be sitting in the audience?”

Netizens screenshotted my face and zoomed in, hoping to catch any sign of Nicholas in a fleeting glance. All of a sudden, the old rumor blew up again, and everyone was talking about their desire to experience that same sense of helplessness and dull pain…

In the blink of an eye, it was time for Pete to leave. I went to the airport to see him off. He was wearing a mask and a black hoodie, attempting to keep a low profile.

“If people recognize me, it’d be bad for you.”

se than chucket, wry. “I was there that day too.”

Let us as passerated. The internet was shipping me and Nicholas non sut. Netzants were digging up our past, from our appearances to our family bestrands

to just a temporary foc. I’m sure they get bored of us soon and move on or the next thing.” I wasnt sure if was attempting to reassure him or myself Over that had my fired one episode of the variety show.

“Meat.” He reused before continuing wistfully, Tm starting to think fate has a hand in this. Desate growing up with you. I had never really been part of

your wond

tre you still leaving then? I’ve heard about your deal with your father. Things could work out better for you if you stay,” I inquired.

Pate stored. “Nicholas told you didn’t he? That bastard always talks bem dele’s backs. I bet he doesn’t think much of me.”

modder. He took my hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. “He just can’t stand seeing me succeed! You just wait When I return, even Nicholas will have to take me sercusy. I won’t let him pick on you ever again!*

marowed my eyes and pinched his pain. “I have faith in you, but remember, you’re doing this for yourself, okay?”

We didn’t have much time to talk as the airport announcements kept urging passengers to ccard his flight. Worried, he kept looking back at me and asking. You will wait for me, right?”

I nodded repeatedly reassuring him each time. He smiled and took a few steps forward before turning around to wave at me.

“Don’t forget to wait for me!” He acted as if he was going on vacation, not a challenging mission.

There was no way someone as energetic and optimistic as him could possibly marry into a foreig