Chapter 0560

[Willowcombe, Present Day]

The morning sun streamed through the curtains of Celeste’s bedroom, gently waking her. Strangely, she didn’t feel the usual chill, and Spike’s small body couldn’t be responsible for such warmth. Her eyes widened as she remembered who was lying behind her. A sharp pang hit her chest, and with quiet movements, she slipped out of bed, careful not to wake Peter.

Standing in front of the mirror at her vanity, she studied her reflection. Slight dark circles under her eyes betrayed her exhaustion, but overall, she looked fine. Taking a deep breath, she composed herself and left the room.

Celeste called her boss, explaining her situation and carefully omitting certain details. Her boss, concerned, reassured her that her position was secure and offered support. Celeste had earned her colleagues‘ respect in her short time at the museum, thanks to her knowledge of classical painting preservation and her strong character. Entering the kitchen, Celeste was surprised to find Peter already there, cooking breakfast with the same expertise she remembered from the past.

“Celeste, the doctor said you need complete rest. What are you doing out of bed? Go lie down–I’ll bring breakfast to you,” Peter said without looking up.

“Peter, it’s not necessary. I’m fine!”

“Do you want me to carry you back to bed? My children are my priority, Celeste. Don’t test me.”

alright, I’m going,” Celeste relented with a sigh.

ease and

your

one dish at a time, filling the room with the mouthwatering aroma of his cooking. As he set the plates down, Celeste’s senses were drawn to the food. It was as if their unborn

to her. She grew nervous under his attentive gaze, but he waved off her protests, insisting it was for the babies, She couldn’t shake the feeling that it was more

that

that I might lose my babies

done things the right way. Instead of fixing my mistakes, I’ve been making more. But I

Celeste said hesitantly, “yesterday, you said what happened with your ex wasn’t the only reason you left. Today, I want to hear the rest. I think I deserve the truth. If we’re going to coexist for the sake of our children, you should tell me

to unburden

tell. At the time, I wasn’t in a good place. I’d just discovered that my ex had married my best friend. I felt betrayed and angry, even though I didn’t want to admit it.

caused my death–figuratively speaking. But eventually, I initiated an investigation into my family and the

return to Valentia, I dug deeper. He’d avoided this country for years, so his sudden interest was suspicious. That’s when I realized that he and his wife wanted to avenge my

Chapter 0560

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