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 of Maximus and

he entered, his eyes scanning the table and catching the sight of

boy. Have you had a chance to settle in?”

“Yes, Grandma.”

forced herself to be gracious and invited them to join the table.

seat!” she said, standing to ensure

Memories of her wedding

declare

why don’t won for a deal? string

go!” Marys eagerly, remgroep him

stepped

And don’t forget to talle to your father.”

to witness his ex–e’s new

Alexia, have you eaten yet?” Catherine asked courteously

replied, slightly embarrassed

better care of her and the baby.

Grandma. We wanted to come straight here,”

Leopold!” Catherine called urgently.

“Yes, ma’am?”

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

let the cook know.”

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

wanted

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

least shown you to your room. Eat and rest–it must have been a

sir. I’ve settled into the room

with Peter and the 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,

He needed something strong to brace himself for the conversation. He 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 moving him

broke

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