Chapter 0120

After a couple of hours, Peter woke up feeling rested. The trip had exhausted him, and being with Mary always made him feel pleasantly drowsy. As soon as they’d arrived at Catherine’s house, all he’d wanted was to cuddle up with his beloved and take a nap.

Mary was still asleep, but as Peter shifted, she began to stir. As always, she stretched like a cat, and he took the opportunity to tickle her. Her laughter filled the room, and it didn’t go unnoticed. Catherine, who had been eagerly waiting for the pair to emerge, pretended to pass by the hallway and knocked on the door. Mary clapped her hands over her mouth in surprise, having momentarily forgotten they were at Catherine’s house.

“Peter, my dear!” Grandma called.

“Yes, Grandma? What is it?” Peter replied, stifling a laugh.

“Can I come in?”

“Grandma, I’m not… presentable!”

“Peter Palmer, what are you hiding?” Catherine said, pushing the door open unceremoniously.

Mary immediately sat up, positioning herself behind Peter on the bed.

“Grandma! Haven’t you ever heard of knocking?”

“Peter Palmer and Mary Preston! Do you really think I don’t notice what’s going on? Are you going to explain what’s happening here?”

Peter knew this moment was inevitable. Clearing his throat, he decided it was time to come clean. “Well, Grandma, I guess there’s no point hiding it anymore. Mary and I are together,” he said with a serious expression.

“Together? Mary, is this true?” Catherine asked, turning to the woman hiding behind Peter.

“Yes, Grandma, it’s true. We’ve been together since I returned home. I love him, and he loves me, Mary confessed, her voice steady despite her nerves.

unreadable for a moment before breaking into a wide smile.

sooner?” she said, tears glistening in her eyes. “You two are so cruel to me–you don’t

there’s something else we need to tell

“More surprises?”

Peter said, exchanging a knowing glance with

swallowing hard. “First Peter and I aren’t just trying to be a couple. We’re already

but stopped when Mary

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she said, toring back to Catherine

tell me? How far along are you?” Catherine blurted out,

too excited–hat’s exactly why we were hesitant to tell

this shouldn’t be kept

right momento tell you. You know this isn’t easy, and we didn’t know how you’d react,” Peter

These are wonderful news! It’s the best birthday gift you

Mary asked, visibly

course, my dear! How could this not be wonderful

might make you uncomfortable…”

said, wiping tears from her cheeks. In fact, I owe you both an apology. I was the one who tore you apart, without considering your feelings. Life has now given me the chance to see you

we made our own choices in the past. We’re just glad you support us now,”

tell me,” Catherine said, regaining her composure, “when do you plan to get married? A baby is on the way, and you’re living as if nothing has changed. We need to start planning your wedding!” “Grandma, we’re fine as we are,” Mary said, attempting to

at her seriously. “I think Grandma is right. We should give

“Peter, I’m happy

way things are. We’re happy as we are…” Mary replied, feeling

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