My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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[Willowcombe, Present Day]

After speaking with Matthew, Peter knew what he had to say to Celeste. She needed to hear the whole truth, no matter how painful it was. As far as Peter saw it, this was the only way to convince her to come back to him and leave the country. It was a gamble–she could either forgive him or send him packing. But he had to try, not just for their sake but also for their children’s future.

Just as Matthew had told him, Celeste left work around 7:15 PM. Her posture and pace showed how tired she was. Although she was only three months along, the exhaustion was evident–nine–hour shifts on her feet were no small feat, especially in her condition. But for now, that was her life and her job, and she bore it with resolve.

As she stepped out of the museum, Celeste immediately noticed Peter’s luxury car parked out front. She avoided it altogether, walking calmly down the sidewalk. Peter felt a pang of irritation but kept his cool; the last thing he wanted was to cause a scene. He got out of the car and caught up to her.

“Celeste, please, wait,” he said, falling into step beside her

“Peter, I told you not to cause a scene at my work. Do you know what people will think, seeing me near your fancy car?”

“Oh, I get it. Celeste, please, we need to talk.”

“I want to talk too, but I’m not getting in your car. I’d rather walk.”

“Don’t be stubborn. You’re clearly exhausted. Let me take you home so you can rest.”

“If you’re talking about taking me to my home, fine. I’ll wait for you on that bench over there.” She gestured toward a small park near the museum.

of the bench where Celeste was sitting. He stepped out to

not helpless. I can get in by

help

in the past, but now it struck a deeper chord. Her wild, curly hair framed her delicate features, and her hands instinctively rested on her small belly. Peter felt a knot in

arrived at Celeste’s house. The car stopping jolted her awake, and she looked startled. Peter gently

want to wake

in, or should we talk here?”

prefer to come inside. You’ll be more comfortable–you look

tired,” Celeste said, ruminaging through her

are you looking for?”

in here… Ah, here they are!” She triumphantly pulled a keychain from her bag.

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believe how she had chosen her past over

coming in,

I’m coming.”

and smelled faintly of freesias. Peter immediately recalled the dusty, abandoned house he’d seen in photos from the real estate agent. Now, it

have company, so behave

Spike,” Peter said, spotting the cat.

hissed. The cat’s hostility didn’t go unnoticed another item for Peter’s growing list of things to fix.