Falling back into you

ve two sons and disown you!" A poised woman in her early fifties shouted i

le late. I know it's a big day for Ethan, and I wouldn'

the Mic), was constantly tied up with his packed schedule. No matter how

dmate, plopped down beside him

me drama. Nothing ever changes. By the way, where's

other bandmate, entered the room with a cup of coffee in hand. "They

eed to get ready now, or my dear mother will actua

half," Matt said. "And tell h

nce's

ld command. His chest tightened as he stepped out of the car, his stomach churning with the familiar mix of anger and regret. He'd

hing, it had grown more intense with every passing day. Zane had tried to move on

n seconds, the grand door opened, and Noah, Carter's younger brother, stood there

as he pulled him into a quick hug. "

phere affect him. This place was as soulless as Carter. No matter how many years had pa

gan to beat faster. The moment he'd been dreading was

here

hind him. The words sent a jolt through Zane's body, making his ch

posture as rigid as Zane remembered. The boy he once loved was gone, re

his tone polite but edged with years of resentment. His hands twitched with the familiar de

o let Carter see the effect he still had on him. He had learned long ago to hide his emotions-especially around Carter. His lips pressed into

lounge was as grand and cold as ever, with both families already seated. Ethan and Noah were

conversation finally turned to the main topic. Zane's father cleared his throat, breaking the silence.

ng in her eyes-something that hinted at an underlying agenda. "Yes, ve

avoiding this for far too long, Zane," she continued, her voice soft but firm. "You need to start thinking abo

erence. He had heard this lecture so many times before that it barely phased him anymore

Carter," she said gently, her voice almost breaking. "You've been working so hard for so long. Don't you think i

He knew how much Carter hated being pushed into anything. He chuckled- he hates him that much that he knew every

ten to this. Not now, not in front of everyone." His voice rose, and the tension in

She looked at him, her eyes filled with tears, her voice trembling. "Carter, please," she whispered. "I've done everything for you, for this family. I just want to see you happy. Do

as everyone waited for his response. Carter's chest heaved as he took a deep breath, his voice low but fierce. "I don't need

her sobs wracking her body. Carter's eyes flickered with gu

s fists clenched at his sides. "Enough, Carter!" he shouted, his voice cutting through the tension. "Y

glared at Noah. "This is none

if you don't change your this attitude then, Ethan and I-" He paused, taking a breat

staring at Noah in shock, including Ethan

ely above a whisper. He couldn

s mouth to say something, but Noah shot him a look that silenced him immediately. Noah turned back to Carter, his eyes hard with resolve. "You've been the one holding everything back, Car

t pounded in his chest, the room spinning as he tried to process what had ju

I'm serious. If you want me to marry Ethan, t

stayed silent, unsure of what to say. The room felt heavy, charged with so much unresolved emotion. But Zane