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.

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 done here, and the doctor who operated on you is one of the best. He’s the

something, Celeste.

stared at the man in front of her, her heart racing. She silently questioned how she should respond. He was right she wouldn’t be able to move easily and would only cause more trouble if she went back to Seaforth. But

you think?” Peter asked, his nerves

to you. We’ve only just started getting to know each other.

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. I want to take care of you,

“Peter…”

comfortable in Ethan’s room. He

the kids?” Celeste asked, her concern

all fine. But right now,

to your house, what

mean you’d be closer to me, and I’d be able to take care of you and protect you directly. You living at my house would mean whatever you want it to mean. I won’t pressure you, but it makes me happy just thinking about seeing you every day. It’s all up to you.”

see how I wouldn’t be. Besides, you don’t know me well enough to invite me into your home like this, Peter. What if I’m a serial killer trying to lure you in?”

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true, from what I see, you can’t even move, so I think I’ll take

could see that he was convincing her. He knew better than anyone that he needed her close now more than ever. She was the one keeping him grounded. Her presence was helping him remember- though the memories came flooding back, meeting

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