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Chapter 0116

Peter and Mary returned home. She took a long nap wile he drove. As he navigated the road, Peter couldn’t help but reflect on all the things that needed be sorted out. A baby was on the way, and nothing would ever be the same. He needed to share the good news with someone, and there was paperwork to handle.

When they arrived, Peter parked the car, and Mary wake up. He opened her door and offered his hand to help her out. As she stepped out, he hugged her and lifted her off the ground, exclaiming, “I’m so excited! Can you imagine a little version of you running around the garden? Playing on the beach?”

“Peter, it’s still too early!” she replied, laughing.

“I know, but just picture it! Soon enough, this house will be filled with toys and baby things!”

“Baby things, sir?” asked Agnes, their housekeeper, her voice tinged with curiosity.

“Yes, Agnes, there’ll be a baby here soon! But for now, no one else can know,” Peter said seriously.

It was clear Agnes was surprised, but it was equally obvious that in a few months, her growing belly wouldn’t go unnoticed. It was better she

have to take extra good care of this beautiful woman!” Peter said to Agnes, giving Mary a loving look.

never thought I’d hear something like this. Well, well, we’ll have to make sure to feed

early!” Mary protested, though her smile betrayed her happiness. “I know we’ll take good care of everything, but let’s not get

take care of yourself. And what a joy it’ll be to have a little one

for their excitement, but at the same time, a pang of guilt lingered. The baby wasn’t

Peter’s.

thinking about Peter’s suggestion–that they say the baby was his, to keep others from interfering. The idea wasn’t so crazy. If everyone believed the baby

Peter’s study. She was surprised

me know as soon as the papers are

replied, gathering his briefcase. Good evening, ma’am,” he said, nodding to Mary on his Way

Do we need to go to the doctor?” Peter asked,

I just wanted to talk to you,” she said, her voice

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see. Alright, tell me,” Peter sald, standing and buttoning his suit

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