My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0142

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Peter and Mary arrived home in Galea after their long journey. Mary was still fragile, so Peter had instructed the staff to provide her with all the help she might need. Agnes, ever attentive, had prepared a delicious meal, knowing the expectant mother needel nourishment. She felt it was her duty to take extra care of the future Mrs. Palmer and her baby.

“Sir, ma’am… I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through. Take your time settling back in. I’ll bring dinner to your room shortly. Ma’am, please avold any effort, and if you need anything at all, just let us know–we’ll do our best to assist you.

“Thank you, Agnes… really, thank you so much for your kindness,” Mary said, her voice trembling as her eyes filled with tears. She held the urn containing her grandfather’s ashes tightly in her hands.

“No tears, ma’am. The baby is too small to handle so much sadness. Take a bath, relax–you’re home now, and nothing bad can happen here. Give me the um; it’s too heavy for you. I’ll place it in your room. Right now, you need to rest. You and Mr. Peter have had a long trip.”

Peter scooped Mary into his arms and carried her to their bedroom. He gently placed her on the bed, prepared a warm bath, and helped her bathe. Once she was tucked under the covers and asleep, he left -the room quietly and went to his study to check his phone and emails. Despite the weekend’s emotional

toll, there were responsibilities he couldn’t ignore.

“Marcus?”

are you? I saw

weekend. Mary is inconsolable, but I’m hoping she’ll calm down with time, without needing

she needs you now

was so unexpected. I can’t understand how they found out about

tell

on?” Peter

was uneasy. I didn’t

it’s better you know. I had to leave

wrong? Can I

down. Frederick noticed it and set up a decoy to test our theory. We were right–they were after me. There’s a price on my head, Peter, and

well protected here, thanks to you and your arrangements.

cautious. I’m

you.”

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