My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0544

“Fine. I’ll message you this evening.

“Good.”

As she walked away, Peter felt a sharp pain in his chest. The Celeste he knew–the cheerful, loving woman who always seemed to glow–was gone. In her place was someone colder, someone distant. Peter was facing the full consequences of his decisions, and it hurt more than he’d expected. He regretted everything. But back then, he hadn’t thought things through, and Celeste had been nothing more than an innocent victim of his poor choices.

Peter sat in his car for a while, lost in thought, reflecting on the mess he’d created. His mistakes had entangled not just him but the entire Palmer family.

[One and a half years ago in Piran, Slovenia]

“This will be your home, Celeste… Do you like it?” Peter asked, his voice filled with anticipation.

“Peter, this isn’t a house–it’s a castle!” Celeste replied, wide–eyed as she took in the grand structure before her. “Let me show you around. I’ve had some ramps installed for the wheelchair, but they’re not everywhere yet. For now, I’ll take you to see the main areas. Not everything is set up, but we have the essentials ready.”

Seated in her wheelchair, Celeste let Peter guide her through the parts of the castle that were accessible. As they moved, her gaze landed on a few familiar paintings.

“Wait… Were you the anonymous buyer who took most of my paintings?” she asked, her tone playful but surprised.

I wanted to buy them, someone had already snapped them up. When I checked my credit card statement, I discovered his little escapade.”

bit flustered. “Well, I have to admit–Theodore has

“No, why?”

place I want to show you,

“Oh really?”

“Yes. Come on!”

the center, surrounded by flourishing rose bushes. The sight was enchanting, the kind of scene Celeste

asked, his gaze fixed on her.

to her level, gently caressing her cheek and looking deeply into her eyes. Her cheeks flushed instinctively, giving her an endearing look that Peter couldn’t resist. Leaning in, he stole a

with a soft laugh, “you must be tired from sitting for

space with quiet amazement. The room was impeccably arranged but understated–clearly designed for a gentleman. Black marble floors reflected the dim lighting, and dark gray curtains stretched from the ceiling to

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down for a bit. What do you think? Are you hungry? I could make something quick,

fine! We could just have a

could cook you some pasta

I’m okay. You must be tired too. Maybe I’ll just have cereal with milk, something simple.

you absolutely sure that’s all you

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