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.

moment of peace was interrupted by the sudden arrival of Maximus and Alexia.

eyes scanning the table and catching the

my boy. Have you had a chance to

“Yes, Grandma.”

herself to be gracious

standing to ensure Alexia

of her wedding day flashed

declare herself

don’t won for a deal? string ton

Let’s go!” Marys

stepped in to

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

witness his ex–e’s new

you eaten

replied,

you realize Alexia is pregnant? You need to take better care of

straight here,” Maximus said, lowering

Leopold!” Catherine called

“Yes, ma’am?”

fruit, and French toast for these two young ones.”

ma’am. I’ll let the

more thoughtful. You’re not alone anymore. Maybe you should start reading some maternity books–like your brother Peter,” Catherine said

you wanted to talk. Let’s go to

best

I hope this insensible son of mine has at least shown you to your room. Eat and rest–it must have been a long, tiring journey,” Leonard said

I’ve settled into the room that was available, Alexia replied

thoughts swirled as he

study first and poured himself a glass of cognac. He needed something strong to brace himself for the conversation. He stood by the window watching Mary walk with Albert, her laughter lighting

Leonard’s voice broke

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