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.

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,

flattering summer dress–her go–to for looking effortlessly presentable. Skipping the shoes, she decided to stay barefoot, as

outward 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 had explored her body with care and desire. She could still feel his touch, and the thought of seeing him again sent a rush of nerves

Before she could react, Peter pulled her into his arms, his hands on her waist as he kissed her

had been starving–not for food, but for her. He needed her lips, her scent, her presence. All week, she had consumed his thoughts, an experience entirely new to him when he finally broke the kiss, they

close enough for her to feel his

face lit up with a smile. The previous bouquet he had given ber had

throw the last ones out three

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Chapter 0460

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could you let me go? 1

“Oh! Bis

you,” he said

find a vase, Peter crouched down to greet Spike, the

to eat?” Peter asked as Celeste

by her earlier plan to lounge around all evening. But when she stepped into the room, she saw him sitting on the couch, already munching on a slice of pizza with Spike sprawled

was to do nothing all evening–just watch movies and eat

“I haven’t eaten since yesterday.

didn’t even

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