Chapter 0497

Chapter 0497

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Peter started walking down the same hallway he had come through. He quickly arrived at Celeste’s room. She was still asleep, but as he sat on the sofa beside her bed, she seemed to feel his gaze and slowly began to wake up.

“Pe… Peter, what time did you get here?” she asked, her voice groggy

“Not too long ago. How are you feeling, love?” he replied, testone soft.

“I’m fine, I think…” Celeste said as she tried to adjust her position.

Peter placed his coffee cup on the small table in the room and moved closer to her. Gently, he cupped her chin and gave her a warm kiss on the lips. One of his hands played with her hair and caressed her cheek. After the tender kiss, he rested his forehead against hers.

“I missed you all day,” Peter murmured, their faces inches apart.

“Peter…” Celeste began, her voice barely audible.

pulled back and said, “Celeste… your injuries are going to take at least six months to heal. You live so far away, and there’s no one reliable to take care of you. Your check–ups would have to be

want to propose something, Celeste. I want you to come

should respond. He was right she wouldn’t be able to move easily and would only cause more trouble if

you think?” Peter

a burden. I don’t want to be a bother to you. We’ve only just started getting to know each other. Why do

my love… I’ve told you from the beginning, life has taught me to follow my instincts and not waste time doubting. I want you by my side. I’ve told you that before, but now I mean it even more.

“Peter…”

added with a smile, “Spike is already making himself comfortable in Ethan’s room. He doesn’t seem to mind sharing the bed.”

Ethan? How are the kids?” Celeste

fine. But right now, you’re the

go to your house, what

care of you and protect you directly. You living at my house would mean

want to be a burden, and in my current state, I really don’t see how I wouldn’t be. Besides, you don’t know me well enough to invite me into your home like this,

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true, from what I see, you can’t even

She was the one keeping him grounded. Her presence was helping him remember- though the

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