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 First, the phone was a bit outdated, confirming her financial struggles.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.

very handsome man. It’s no secret that plenty of women find you attractive. I don’t know

I’m 50 years old.”

You really don’t look it. See? That’s what I mean–you’re incredibly attractive. Your age gives you a certain…

drop the formalities, please?

should I call you?”

“Peter. That’s fine.”

“Alright, Peter.”

They discussed their jobs, Spike the cat, daily routines, and of course, Ethan and Theodore. Peter realized it had been years

the restaurant, they 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 to offer her his jacket. Unlike Celeste, who was slightly tipsy,

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about an hour, Celeste tried to stay awake, but the warmth of the car, the wine, and her exhaustion overtook her. By the time

said gently, brushing her

startled Celeste awake.

been here for about

time is it?”

am,” Peter replied,

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

about the formalities?” Peter reminded her with a playful

live far from here… and I was here, keeping you

used to sleeping only

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floor do you live on?” Peter asked as she started gathering her things.