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.

moment of peace was interrupted by the sudden arrival

back,” Maximus announced as he entered, his eyes scanning the table and catching the sight of Peter and Mary.

Have you had a chance to settle in?” Catherine

“Yes, Grandma.”

forced herself to be gracious and invited them to

a seat!” she said, standing to ensure Alexia wouldn’t sit near Peter and Mary.

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

up uninvited to declare herself

My g, why don’t won for a deal? string ton Long has made my

Grandpa! Let’s go!” Marys

stepped in to

Albert said, putting Peter’s shoulder And don’t

silently, forced to witness his ex–e’s new life

you eaten yet?” Catherine

replied, slightly embarrassed

is pregnant? You need to take better care of her

straight here,” Maximus said, lowering his

Leopold!” Catherine called urgently.

“Yes, ma’am?”

coffee, fruit, and French toast

ma’am. I’ll let the

should start reading some maternity books–like your brother Peter,” Catherine said without realizing

stood abruptly. “Father, you wanted

course,” Leonard replied, standing as well. “Excuse us, everyone. It’s best to have

you to your room. Eat and rest–it

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

reality of his new life with Alexia. His thoughts swirled as he glanced at Alexa’s now–noticeable baby bump. He knew he had created this situation, yet nothing had prepared him

brace himself for the conversation. He stood by the window watching Mary walk with Albert, her laughter lighting up the

voice broke his

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