Chapter 0570

Valerie parked her car in front of the house that supposedly belonged to Peter. As she stepped out, her legs felt shaky, and a wave of dizziness hit her. She steadied herself against the car and began climbing the small steps led to the front door. Standing there was Theodore Bennett, looking serious–and, if she wasn’t mistaken, somewhat annoyed.

“Mrs. Bartz, in your condition, you shouldn’t be driving at right.”

“I came to see Peter! I don’t know who you are, but I need to speak with him. I know he’s here. I saw him this morning–1 know he lives here. I need to talk to him.”

that

“Ma’am, come in. We need to talk. Yes, he lives here. Please, come in,” Theodore said, gesturing with his hand.” Let’s go to the study.”

Valerie looked around Peter’s house. It was so different from the style she remembered. The house they had once shared near the sea was simpler, with none of these luxuries. The Peter she knew didn’t care for such things. He liked expensive cars, sure, but when it came to a home, he preferred something more modest.

“Ma’am…. This way,” Theodore called out again when he noticed she had fallen behind.

an elegant office. Theodore motioned for her to sit, and she did. The more she looked around, the more she felt like this house belonged to a stranger.

afraid that if

just shows up, wrecks my life, and

heaven’s sake, if something happens to you

Valerie. She hadn’t fully processed her own actions until now. She wanted to argue, but the man in front of her had just struck a nerve she didn’t want to

your bodyguards are outside, waiting for you to leave. Don’t drag this family into trouble. Your husband is a very powerful man, and our family

know Peter, don’t

by his side for over twenty years. During the time you believed him to be dead, I was with him every day. Believe me, Valerie, it hasn’t been easy for him to deal with what

my fault I fell in love with someone else. It wasn’t my

your condition, you’re here, desperate to see him and talk to him. I know he was important to you, but you’re a married woman now–and not just to anyone. You’re married to his best friend. I don’t blame you. Marcus is a good man, but you could have rebuilt your life with someone else not Marcus. That’s my opinion, not Peter’s. But I’ll add this: you need to let him go.

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