Chapter 0469

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After a long conversation with Theodore, Peter left the study feeling somewhat more at ease. He needed a shower and to get ready–he was anxious to see Celeste, Unsure if she would be home, he decided to call her first.

“Hello?”

“Celeste?”

“Yes?”

“It’s Peter…”

“I know. You added your number to my phone last time,” she replied with a hint of amusement.

“I just got back from a trip. Would it be alright if I came to see you? I wanted to check if you were free–I wouldn’t want to interrupt any plans.”

“Hmm… No, not really. Spike and I decided to stay in tonight, so if you want, you can come here.”

“I’ll be there in an hour,” Peter said, checking his watch.

“Alright, see you soon,” Celeste replied, feeling a slight flutter in her stomach.

She loved how effortlessly things flowed between them. No drama, no complications–just the budding connection between a man and a wornan who were still getting to know each other.

felt like a teenager again, rushing to see the girl he liked after school. Before he knew it, he was on his way to her,

leggings, an oversized t–shirt, and a messy bun. Her original plan had been to watch movies with Spike while munching on pizza and snacks. Peter’s call, however, had completely changed her Saturday

quickly took a shower and threw on a casual yet flattering summer dress–her go–to for looking effortlessly presentable. Skipping the shoes, she decided to stay barefoot, as she always did in her

calm, Celeste couldn’t ignore the lingering memories of Peter’s last visit. All week, she had thought about that night–his lips on hers, the way his hands

heart raced as she walked to answer it, her palms slightly sweaty. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door. Before she could react, Peter pulled her

He needed her lips, her scent, her presence. All week, she had consumed his thoughts, an experience entirely new to him when

enough for her to feel his breath on

up with a smile. The previous bouquet he had given ber had withered days ago,

throw the last

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Chapter 0460

figured. That’s why I brought new ones.”

you let me go? 1 need to put

“Oh! Bis

I forgot I was holding you,”

to greet Spike, the ever–affectionate

Peter asked as Celeste returned.

into the room, she saw him sitting on the couch, already munching on a slice of pizza with Spike sprawled across

nothing

another bite. “I haven’t eaten since yesterday.

even have breakfast?”

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