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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.

to take extra good care of this beautiful woman!” Peter said to Agnes,

wonderful news! I never thought I’d hear something like this. Well,

Mary protested, though her smile betrayed her happiness. “I know we’ll take good

thing! You need to take care of yourself. And what a joy it’ll be to have a little one finally bringing life to

at the same time, a

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

went straight to Peter’s study. She was

Let me know as soon as the papers are ready–I’ll be working from here,”

Don’t worry, everything will be in order,” Dom replied, gathering his briefcase. Good evening, ma’am,” he said, nodding to Mary on

you feeling unwell? Do we need

to you,” she

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standing and buttoning his suit jacket. “Have a seat.”

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