My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0444

“You have a cat?”

“Yes! Look…” Celeste said, pulling out her phone and showing Peter the lock screen photo.

Peter noticed two things immediately. First, the phone was a bit outdated, confirming her financial struggles. Yet despite that, Celeste carried herself like royalty–it wasn’t about her clothes or accessories but her demeanor. Her face radiated warmth and poise, even amidst her hardships. In the photo, she was smiling brightly, cradling her cat in her arms. Her happiness lit up the screen.

Peter considered offering her help but stopped himself. He didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. For now, he decided to continue the evening and think carefully about how to approach it later.

“Mr. Palmer, is Ethan your grandson or your son?” Celeste asked, surprising Peter by prioritizing a question about her favorite little student.

“Ethan is my grandson. His father runs my company, and in return, I take care of Ethan. Well, Theodore helps too. Basically, we’re his grandfathers.”

“You don’t look like a grandfather. You could easily pass as his father!”

“Oh, no. I don’t think so. I’m an old man.”

“Of course not! You look like a movie star–a very hot movie star…” Celeste said, only to freeze as she realized her slip.

“What?” Peter asked, incredulous.

Celeste’s face turned crimson as she quickly apologized. “I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to say that…”

“Be honest. Do you think I’m sexy?” Peter teased with a sly smile.

Caught off guard, Celeste took a sip of wine to calm her nerves, nearly choking on it.

plenty of women find you attractive. I don’t know your exact age, but I’d guess you’re not older than

I’m 50

believe it. You really don’t look it. See? That’s what I mean–you’re

drop the formalities, please?

I call

“Peter. That’s fine.”

“Alright, Peter.”

conversation flowed easily They discussed their jobs, Spike the cat, daily routines, and of course, Ethan and Theodore. Peter realized it had been years since he’d

were more comfortable with each other. Celeste’s cheeks were flushed, partly from the wine and partly from the night’s excitement. She trembled slightly from the chill, prompting Peter

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wine, and her exhaustion overtook her. By the time she

brushing her check

Celeste awake. “We’re here?” she

here for about 15 minutes.”

is

am,” Peter replied, glancing at his

live so far from here, and I just dozed off on you.”

formalities?” Peter reminded her

You live far from here… and I was here, keeping you up.”

used to sleeping only

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Peter asked as she started