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.

moment before breaking

Why didn’t you share such wonderful news sooner?” she said, tears glistening in her eyes. “You two are so cruel to me–you don’t know how happy

there’s something else we need to tell you,” Mary said

“More surprises?”

Peter said, exchanging a knowing

Mary added, swallowing hard. “First Peter and I aren’t just trying

started but stopped when Mary interrupted.

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This part is mine to share,” she said,

When? Why didn’t you tell me? How far along are

Don’t get too excited–hat’s exactly why we were hesitant to tell you,” Peter said, concerned as he noticed how pale

News like this shouldn’t be kept secret,” Catherine

tell you. You know this isn’t easy,

It’s the best

Mary asked, visibly relieved.

How could

might make you uncomfortable…” Peter admitted, his brow furrowed.

This is the happiest news I’ve received in ages Catherine said, wiping tears from her cheeks. In fact, I owe you both an apology. I was the one who tore you apart, without

our own choices in the past. We’re just glad

down, Grandma–1 don’t want you to get too worked up,” Peter added, his concern evident. “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

think Grandma is right. We should give

“Peter, I’m happy

as we are…”

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