Chapter 294

North had gotten a call from Nicholas just now while she had been upstairs. Nicholas said that Pete had come to Peacevale and wanted to have a meal with her.

North was very excited as she waited outside the mall.

Not long afterward, someone with an otherworldly presence showed up in her line of sight. He was walking over with Nicholas next to him.

North excitedly jogged over. “Uncle Pete!”

Pete was in his early forties. Though there were signs of age on his face, he carried himself with an easy confidence. He also had an innate pride that spoke of someone cultured. When he saw North coming, he nodded languidly. “Always so impetuous.”

North was still very excited. “How come you’re in Peacevale in person?”

A hint of bitterness flashed in Nicholas’s eyes.

Pete sneaked a peek behind North. He smiled as he said, “I heard you got married. Where’s your husband? Why didn’t he come?”

North was stunned for a moment. She had not seen Pete in ages. Why did he not ask after her? Why was he