My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0129

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Peter and Mary stepped into the garden, where Catherine, Albert, and Leonard were enjoying coffee.

“My dears! We waited for you, but since you didn’t come out of your room, we decided to start breakfast,” Catherine said apologetically.

“Sorry, Grandma! I was working, and Mary was resting,” Peter replied casually, his arm wrapped protectively around Mary.

“It’s fine, Grandma. We’ll eat now,” Mary sald cheerfully, giving her grandfather a tight hug

“Don’t eat too much, though we’ll have lunch early Catherine said, motioning toward the garden being prepared for her birthday celebration.

“Peter…” Leonard’s deep voice broke the cheerful air,

“Yes?” Peter asked, looking up.

“I’d like to speak with you in the study after breakfast,” Leonard said, a hint of nervousness in his tone.

“Of course. Let me finish eating, and we’ll talk,” Peter replied calmly.

The conversation Peter had with Albert the previous night lingered in his mind. “Soon, you’ll be a father, and you’ll need advice from the man who brought you into this world,” Albert had said. Peter sighed as he took his seat beside Mary, replaying the elder’s advice: “You need to forgive.”

Shortly after, a cart appeared with coffee, French toast, and fruit for the couple.

“Oh, could you bring some milk as well? Mary’s been preferring that lately,” Peter asked the cook

“Of course, sir. I’ll bring it right away,” she replied.

Albert observed the couple, noting their easy affection and how well Peter seemed to know Mary’s needs. His doubts about Peter had all but vanished. While Catherine had warned him about Peter’s womanizing past, the way he cared for Mary was proof enough that he was trustworthy.

The five of them lingered at the table, chatting and laughing like old friends. Even Peter and Leonard shared lighthearted banter, as if the years of tension between them had melted away. Catherine could hardly contain her joy, seeing father and son finally engaging warmly.

of peace was interrupted by the sudden

scanning the table and catching the sight of Peter and

boy. Have you had a chance to settle in?” Catherine asked, only

“Yes, Grandma.”

Catherine forced herself to be gracious

standing to ensure Alexia wouldn’t sit near

Alexia. Memories of her wedding day flashed back–when Alexia had

up uninvited to declare herself Mavinas’s

won for

go!” Marys eagerly, remgroep him

and stepped in to support

you,” Albert said, putting Peter’s shoulder And don’t forget to talle to

his ex–e’s

you eaten yet?” Catherine asked courteously

Alexia replied, slightly

don’t you realize Alexia is pregnant? You need to take better care of her and the baby.

wanted to come straight here,” Maximus said, lowering his

Leopold!” Catherine called

“Yes, ma’am?”

extra plates, coffee, fruit, and French

ma’am. I’ll let the cook

thoughtful. You’re not alone anymore. Maybe you should start reading some maternity books–like your brother Peter,” Catherine said without realizing the sting of

tension, stood abruptly. “Father, you wanted to talk.

replied, standing as well. “Excuse us, everyone. It’s best to have this talk before the day gets too

mine has at least shown you to your room. Eat and rest–it

sir. I’ve settled into the room that was

His thoughts swirled as he glanced at

by the window watching Mary walk with Albert, her laughter lighting up the garden. Thoughts raced through his mind about how he could help

broke

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