Chapter 0540

Peter understood that since the day Ethan was born, the boy had only ever seen him as a father. Alden might have been his biological father, but Peter was the one who had always been there, raising him. Of all the things Peter had considered, he hadn’t thought Ethan would react so strongly. He assumed the boy, being so young, would accept the situation without protest. Now he realized that than would be his biggest concern.

“Ethan, my life, let’s make a deal. I have to leave today, and Miss Celeste is coming with me. You’ll stay here and take care of Spike. I’ll come back for him this weekend, and when I do, you’ll come with me. What do you think? That’ll give me time to sort everything out so you can come with me.”

“Really? You’ll come back this weekend?”

“Yes, I promise.”

“Okay… but I really want you to come for me. If you don’t, I won’t love you anymore…

“Ethan, when have I ever broken my word?”

Ethan lowered his head. He knew his grandfather well–Peter had never let him down, and this time wouldn’t be an exception.

cook to prepare something healthy for the boy, then helped him settle onto the bench at the

with his usual travel bag. Ethan was already at the

be back this weekend. I need you to behave, do your homework, and take good care of Spike. I’ll see you Saturday.” Peter hugged his

him to the car, then sat at the entrance of the house with Chester, their dog, waving goodbye. Peter glanced at his grandson in the rearview mirror, feeling a sharp pang in his heart. But he

her room, but Beatrice, the nurse assigned to her, had already prepared her to leave. When Peter walked in, he saw a stunning woman seated in a

to the kind, beautiful woman she had cared for. Once they were alone, Peter crouched down and gave Celeste a warm kiss. For a moment, he felt a wave of guilt–guilt because, just hours

wrong?” Celeste asked, her voice soft but curious.

“No…” he replied.

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