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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.

surprised, but it was equally obvious that in

of this beautiful woman!” Peter

What wonderful news! I never thought I’d hear something like this. Well, well, we’ll have to make sure to feed this young lady

early!” Mary protested, though her smile betrayed her happiness. “I know

take care of yourself. And what a joy it’ll be to have a little one finally bringing life to this big house,” said Agnes,

excitement, but at the same time, a pang of

Peter’s.

stop 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 was Peter’s,

made her decision and went straight to Peter’s study. She was surprised

the changes I need. Let me know as soon as the papers are ready–I’ll be working from

gathering his briefcase. Good evening, ma’am,”

Are you feeling unwell? Do we need to go to the

to you,” she said, her voice

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

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