My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0457

Peter turned to look at the woman who had consumed his thoughts all day. He smiled and said, “Yes? What’s the matter, Celeste?”

With a hint of hesitation, she replied, “The event organizer sent me to find you. Apparently, he needs to discuss something with you, but he didn’t say what. Peter, please don’t feel obligated to buy anything if you don’t want

to.”

“Don’t worry,” Peter said casually as he stepped closer to her. “That’s something I rarely do. Besides, I doubt there’s much left to buy–Theodore practically purchased everything in the gallery.”

Suddenly, a cold breeze swept through, causing Celeste’s slain to goosebump. Peter noticed and instinctively pulled her close to his chest. She felt her cheeks flush with warmth. Since meeting him the day before, Peter had shown her many small acts of kindness, all of which she noticed.

“Well, let’s see what your colleague needs,” Peter said, gently lifting her chin.

Celeste quickly stepped back, aware of the curious glances from others arriving at the gallery. As they walked back inside, they found the man who had sent Celeste to fetch Peter.

“Mr. Palmer, sorry to bother you. I just needed to confirm the shipping details for the paintings you’ve purchased. I didn’t see Mr. Bennett today.”

can handle it,” Peter replied.

to this address in Westhaven, while others are explicitly

we recently moved, my friend is a nostalgic

now that you’ve confirmed it, I have no further questions.

turned to Peter with a hint of curiosity in her

to stay in Valentia?”

her, noting the

living in Slovenia, and our house there is spacious and needs decorating. Why do you ask?”

froze for a moment. She hadn’t meant to voice her

“Just curious…”

understood what she wasn’t saying. He saw a flicker of unease in her eyes, smiled warmly, and asked, ” What time are you planning

guard by the question. His intense gaze made her nervous.

little earlier today. I’m feeling a bit

I take

with wide, surprised