Chapter 0119

Catherine’s birthday had arrived. Peter had checked is schedule and ensured they could leave on Friday to awold rushing. He was well aware he couldn’drive too fast anymore. They packed their bags, and Agnes prepared a small bag of desserts and fruit for the journey–Mary couldn’t go without eating. In her condition.

Mary felt more than a little nervous that day. She knew this would be the day Catherine found out about their relationship. And it wasn’t just any relationship they were already living as a couple. The thought of explaining everything to Catherine made her stomach twist in knots.

Peter entered the room and saw Mary standing by the window, lost in thought. He walked up behind her and wrapped her in a warm hug.

“Relax! Everything will be fine. You’ll see–Grandma won’t take our relationship badly. And even if she does, which I doubt, so what? We’ll just head back home.”

“Do you really think she won’t be upset? I mean, I just got divorced from-” Mary began, worry clear in

her voice.

“You have every right to rebuild your life. I love you, and that should be enough for both of us, right? Peter said, turning her to face him and planting a tender kiss on her lips. “Come on, it’s time to go. I don’t want to drive at night.”

“Thank you.”

“For what?”

“For loving me–for loving us just as we are.

“Mary, you and the baby are the biggest reasons I have to live now. How could I not love you both?”

She threw her arms around him, pulling him close and kissing him.

“Let’s go. As long as you’re with me, nothing bad can happen. I love you, Peter Palmer!”

Those words came straight from her heart. She couldn’t deny how deeply she was beginning to feel for him. Peter’s face lit up; her words made him the happiest man alive. He was winning her heart little by little, and he couldn’t imagine anything going wrong

They loaded up the car, with Agnes handing them the snacks she had prepared. Mary placed them on her lap and opened the basket, her mouth watering at the sight.

delicious. I doubt

point, ma’am! You can’t skip meals

I

I’ll see you Sunday or Monday.”

of the

“Of course, sir!”

Chapter 6119

of hours on the road, they arrived at the airport closest to Florence. Peter had refused to let Mary fly before, worried about

recognized the car immediately—Peter had arrived, and

She wondered if Mary might refuse to come, especially since there was a chance Maximus would be there with Alexia. Catherine had reluctantly accepted Alexia’s presence at family events, knowing it was the only way to maintain peace

to

are you? How was

Grandma! Very smooth,” Peter answered.

Mary said

girl! You’ve been neglecting me! You haven’t visited even

a bit busy,” Peter

quiet. She didn’t want to be intrusive and preferred to

soon. Why don’t you settle in? We’ll call you when everything’s ready. How about dining in the

Grandma!”

each

walked toward their respective rooms, Catherine watched them carefully. When they thought she

where he was already waiting behind the door. As soon as she entered, Peter caught her in his strong arms, nearly making her scream

us!” Peter

me!” Mary scolded,

for a bit,” Peter said,

us,” Mary protested, pulling

to nap! Please, come on,”

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