Chapter 0270
Marcus and I went to a restaurant, and he didn’t say a word until the dishes were being served. “Let’s eat first. We can talk about everything later.”
I glanced at the neatly arranged cutlery on the table and remained still. “I need you to tell me what you want to discuss with me before I can decide if Til be able to eat this meal.”
His hand hovered over the food, and he paused. “You’ve grown up, Ari. Why does it feel like we’ve drifted apart?”
1 plastered a smile on my face. “There’s no such thing, Marcus.”
Marcus looked at me intently. “I’ve heard that my younger brother has been spending a lot of time with you recently. I always thought it was the two of you who were distant. I remember you married Nick.”
I nodded. “Since you’re so close to him, you should know that Nick and I have already divorced,”
He forced a smile. “When did that happen? I remember you and Nick were still-
I gently spun the lazy Susan on the table, cutting him off. “Marcus, if you’re curious about what happened between Nicholas and me, you’d better ask
him.
“I think this short rib steak is cooked quite well. I recall how much you loved. it when you were a kid.”
Marcus paused for a moment before responding, “Yeah, I ordered this dish. because I thought you’d still like it even though you’ve grown up.
“I guess I still see you as a kid. So, those childhood promises don’t meant much anymore, Ari.”
It was evident that Marcus had approached me because of Pete. Although we hadn’t started seeing each other yet, there were already so many hurdles.
Marcus, as if worried I wouldn’t understand, made himself very clear. “In my
eyes. Pure is no different from a chire
The stroked his wine glass with this index Anger, ifted it and took a sip. T margine you already know why I’ve asked youtere. To be honest, we initially wanted to let our precious gem grow on its own.
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