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.”

you prepare some calming tea I’m going to

“Understood.”

alternate exit. Catherine had anticipated this and wanted to avoid a scene in front of Mary.

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

It’s so good to see you after all this time!” Catherine exclaimed, planting a kiss on his cheek and

a scene Mary had never seen between Catherine and Maximus. Maybe it was Maximus’s serious nature that kept

What will your little girl think?” Peter teased.

haven’t even introduced you two. How rude of me! Mary, come here. This is Peter Palmer,

you’ll

meet you, Peter!” Mary said, extending

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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

and citrusy, quite different from Maximus’s. While both then had a hint of citrus in their colognes, Maximus’s scent was stronger, more commanding. Peter’s,

her go!” Catherine scolded,

behavior.

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