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.

was interrupted by the sudden

back,” Maximus announced as he entered, his eyes scanning the table and

had a chance to settle in?” Catherine asked, only half–turning

“Yes, Grandma.”

to be gracious and invited them to join

standing to ensure Alexia wouldn’t sit

stiffened at the sight of Alexia. Memories of her wedding day

to declare herself Mavinas’s

discomfort, Albert Intervened. My g, why don’t won for a deal? string ton Long has made my legs stiff

Grandpa! Let’s go!” Marys eagerly,

and stepped in to support Albert

shoulder And don’t forget to talle

witness his ex–e’s new life unfold before his

eaten yet?” Catherine

replied, slightly embarrassed

need to take better care of her and the baby. You’re so

straight here,” Maximus

Leopold!” Catherine

“Yes, ma’am?”

plates, coffee, fruit, and French toast for these two young

ma’am. I’ll let the cook know.”

need to be more thoughtful. You’re not alone anymore. Maybe you should start reading some

tension, stood abruptly. “Father, you wanted to talk. Let’s go to the

everyone. It’s best to have this talk before the day gets too

insensible son of mine has at least shown you to your room. Eat and

sir. I’ve settled into the room that was

silence, torn between the pain of seeing Mary with Peter and the reality of his new life with Alexia. His thoughts swirled as

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

voice broke his thoughts.

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