My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0543

Peter watched as Celeste stepped out of the small house. The scene felt surreal. Not long ago, she had been in their home–her home. A place where she could live comfortably And now, here she was, in the modest house he had given her as a gesture to make her happy. A house he had hoped she wouldn’t need to use except for occasional

visits.

His eyes lingered on her face, noticing the doubt etched into her expression, before dropping to her small three- month baby bump. Their children. ‘My children. Dear God, I’ve lost so much over one stupid mistake.‘

“You could have told me you were coming!” a soft but firm voice snapped him out of his thoughts. “Celeste… I… Why did you leave the house? That’s your home!” Peter struggled to find the right words.

“Peter, I’m on my way to work. If you want to talk about the babies, I’ll be done at 7 p.m. We can talk then, but I can’t be late now.”

“Where do you work? I can drive you.”

“Thanks, but it’s not necessary.‘

“Celeste, please. I’m already here. We could talk on the way.. Please.”

“Peter, let me make this clear: just because you’re here doesn’t mean I’ll change my life. I’ve already done that once, and look where it got me. This is my routine now, and I don’t need you to disrupt it. I’ve told you when and where I’ll be free. If you want to talk, let me know, and we’ll meet in the evening.”

Johnson!” Peter raised his voice

heard you. And I’ve seen you. No need to shout. I’m

hand on her chest, steadying herself. She knew that man still had a hold on her heart, but her dignity–and her babies–came first. She couldn’t let her world stop just because Peter had decided he wanted to talk. If he wanted to discuss their children, he’d have

broke my promises. I failed you. Just give me a moment to explain what happened,

in the evening. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to catch my bus, and

tell me where, and I’ll drive

let her leave so easily. She didn’t want to make a scene or draw unnecessary attention

win. Drive me, but I’m warning you–this doesn’t

you there and wait

don’t want gossip at my

just drop you

I work at the Royce Ceramic and Redmond Print Museum.”

Chapter 0543

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they’d rarely argued. Celeste had always been calm and sweet, even during the hardest times -her recovery and rehabilitation. Peter had cared for her with unwavering love and dedication, always finding ways to make her smile, even on her worst days. That’s why it had been so confusing, even for him, when he began to lose interest. She never saw it coming, and, truthfully, neither had he.

Celeste would make it to work on time. But two blocks

off