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From that night onward, Peter asked Mary to sleep in the master bedroom. The request slipped out naturally, without much thought.

That evening, after dinner, they went to their respective rooms. Peter took a bath, put on his pajamas, and lay on the bed. He realized the request had been top sudden–she had just returned home, freshly divorced and pregnant. He felt foolish for what he’d asked earlier.

After some reflection, he put on his glasses and began reading a book from his nightstand. His focus was broken when he heard a knock at the door.

“Come in!” Peter said, closing the book and feeling a lx of emotions.

Mary had been in her room, standing by the window, gazing into the night. She reflected on how much her life was changing. She was carrying a baby, the result of an unrequited love. But now life was giving her a chance to be with someone who truly loved and respected her.

“Am I ready to take that chance?” she wondered. After a long time pondering her life, she smiled, accepting the opportunity before her. At 23, she wasn’t the same naive girl she’d been. Life had taught her the hard way that love doesn’t always come from where you want it most.

Resolute, she took a bath, slipped into a beautiful beige silk nightgown, and styled her long brown hair, tying it with a ribbon. She dabbed on some rosewater, her hands trembling and her stomach fluttering with nerves.

hesitated, but there she was, standing before his door, unable to turn back. Taking a deep breath, she knocked.

saw him half–dressed, she froze, her cheeks flushing red. She stood nervously in the doorway. Peter, noticing the stunning woman before him, got up. Wearing only pajama pants, he walked toward her with a warm

Peter began, his words trailing off as he

more, she silenced him

spend the rest of my life with

close, planting a tender kiss on her lips. As their kiss deepened, he scooped her into his arms and carried

to feel pressured into

here because I want to be.

confidence to draw closer. He climbed onto the

hands traced her

Mary’s neck. She shivered under the new sensations coursing through her. Peter was captivated by her reactions, cherishing how this angelic woman was enjoying

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the gown off her body, revealing

love you, Mary,” Peter whispered as he

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