Chapter 0032

“Mary, darling! Come down, we need to leave,” Catherine called out sternly.

“I’m here, Grandma,” Mary replied, her voice tinged with sadness.

“Good! Let’s go.”

“Thank you for everything, Emma,” Mary said, extending her hand to the housekeeper.

“It was my pleasure, Miss. I enjoyed having a young lady in this house. Take care, and remember, we’re here to help if you ever need us.”

“Thanks, Emma,” Mary said, throwing her arms around her.

Emma’s heart sank, but she knew it was for the best. If Alexia Levett was back, both Mrs. Catherine and Mary had already lost the battle before it even began.

ver. She Catherine walked out of the mansion with her head held high, looking more imposing than suspected that Maximus might show up at any moment, but the decision had already been made. Mary, on the other hand, left with a broken heart, regretting that she had used her birthday wish on something as trivial as falling in love.

“Emma, I’m leaving Mary with Peter. If Maximus arrives, tell him to wait. I need to have a serious talk with him. But first, I need to get this girl to safety.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

prepare some calming tea I’m going to need

“Understood.”

leaving through an alternate exit. Catherine had anticipated this and wanted to avoid a scene in

handsome man who bore a strong resemblance to Maximus, but with a friendlier

this time!” Catherine exclaimed, planting a kiss on

seen between Catherine and Maximus. Maybe it was Maximus’s serious nature that kept Catherine from being as

What will your little

me, my boy! I haven’t even introduced you two. How rude of me! Mary, come here. This is Peter Palmer, my youngest grandson–though he’s not so young anymore! He’s

you’ll be living with

Mary said,

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pulled her Into a hug, saying “Come here, Mary! We’re family, no need to be so formal with me. Poor thing, I can’t imagine what you’ve been through living with my brother.

then had a

Let her go!” Catherine scolded, embarrassed by her grandson’s

behavior.

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