Chapter 0108

“Peter, I…”

“Let’s go back to the house. You shouldn’t walk too far especially on sand–It’s heavy on your legs and could strain the baby,” Peter said gently.

The two began their slow walk back to the house. Peter held her hand firmly, making sure she didn’t stumble.

“Well, now I need to take extra good care of you! Pregnancy isn’t something to take lightly. Tomorrow, we’ll visit a doctor to check on this little one,” he said, placing his hand lightly on her stomach.

Mary was surprised by Peter’s reaction. Of all the possible scenarios, she hadn’t expected this. She had planned to work until her pregnancy began to show, save up, and eventually search for her grandfather. Now, everything was different. She had to think for three, and love wasn’t part of the equation.

She glanced at Peter and felt conflicted. It wasn’t fair for him to take on so much. He wasn’t the father, and it felt wrong for him to shoulder the responsibility for her and her baby.

back! You can’t climb all those stairs like this–you’re being irresponsible,” Peter

said, blushing. “You don’t need to do all this

love you any less. I know the child isn’t mine, and I know whose

you deserve someone without my complications?

love doesn’t work like that. You’re not the only one with a complicated story. I love you, and I accept everything that comes with you. I’m ready to be a father. If you’re worried about people knowing the baby isn’t mine, no one else has to know. It can be our secret.”

tears streaming down her

be so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes when we’re young. The key is not repeating them. If I told you all the crazy things I did at your age, you’d be shocked!” Peter said, holding

he’d given her when they lived

skip meals. We need to

me like this. I feel guilty when I see how kind you

and make sure we can get an appointment tomorrow. You’ve been through so

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