My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0440

Chapter 0440

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“Grandpas, I’m getting sleepy. I think I want to go to bed,” Ethan interjected, rubbing his eyes.

“Ethan! I expected more fight from you,” Theodore said with a resigned sigh.

Theodore knew exactly what that meant: all three of them would be leaving the event, and no progress had been made between his friend and Miss Johnson.

“Well, I guess it’s time to go. Theodore, did you decide which paintings you want to buy?”

“Of course! I’ve got my list ready!”

“You always love these events. I’m sure you found plenty of things to catch your eye.”

“Yes, I’ll talk to the organizers. I’ll leave your contact information so they can reach out to negotiate the purchases.”

Ethan, clearly exhausted, stretched out his little arms like a baby asking to be carried. Peter couldn’t resist the gesture, so he lifted the boy into his arms. With Ethan settled against his shoulder, Peter glanced again at the painting he’d been admiring earlier. He couldn’t forget the wistfulness in Celeste’s voice as she spoke about it. It felt as if part of her didn’t want to sell it. That gave him an idea.

event organizers and quietly requested

to Celeste. She was gesturing in thanks, and then the two walked over together toward

night,” Celeste said with a soft

boy now, but he’s still just a five–year–old baby,” Peter

you all came tonight. It made me happy to see Ethan looking at my paintings–he always

have a natural talent and

her favorite painting. “Oh well…. It truly was a pleasure seeing you all here. I’ve got a long night ahead of

event end?” Peter asked,

well, around

that hour, how will you get

a taxi. Luckily, this is a central

send a driver to take

couldn’t ask that of you. You’re a guest–please don’t trouble yourself. Take Ethan

and giving the two space. To him, they looked like bashful schoolkids trying to extend

finally reaching Theodore near the paintings by the exit.

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Chapter 0440

I thought you’d hand Ethan over to me and say you