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.”

some calming tea I’m

“Understood.”

and wanted to avoid a scene in front of Mary. She had arranged

The car was elegant, and from it emerged a tall, handsome man who bore

see you after all this time!” Catherine exclaimed,

never seen between Catherine and Maximus. Maybe it was Maximus’s serious nature that kept Catherine from being as affectionate with him

woah! What will your little

Mary, come here. This is Peter Palmer, my youngest grandson–though he’s

now on, you’ll

to meet you, Peter!” Mary

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can’t imagine what you’ve been through living with my brother. That tyrant can’t take care of a plant without killing it! Well unless he has Emma handle It–she’s a queen!”

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, on the other hand, was

her too tightly! Let her go!” Catherine scolded, embarrassed by

behavior.

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