Chapter 0678

Chapter 0678

Peter was sitting in the wide chair behind his elegant desk, his gaze distant. No matter how hard he tried to think about something else–anything but Mary–nothing workedt. Guilt consumed him. In the same house was the woman he had once felt so at ease with just months ago.

At times, he cursed himself. He should never have crossed paths with Celeste. She was a good woman, one who had suffered so much in her life. He couldn’t let her down now. But in his heart, there was only Mary.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t think of any woman but her. His mind was torn between what he wanted and what he should do. A month ago, he had visited Valentia and spoken with Mary. That conversation left a thor lodged in his heart. She had told him she still loved him.

“Peter? Are you there?” Celeste’s voice snapped him back to the present as she tried to get his attention.

“Hi, beautiful! What’s up?”

“I’m heading to my therapy session. Are you busy? If you are, I can ask Brock to take me.”

“Oh, I’m sorry! I completely forgot. I’ve been so swamped with work that it slipped my mind. But don’t worry- I’ll take you. When’s your appointment?”

“In 20 minutes…”

“We’ll get there in 15.”

up in his arms, and as he did, the delicate scent of freesia wafted from her skin, the same fragrance he

had been drawn to a perfume, sniffing it several times with interest, only to put it back on the shelf. Then she wheeled herself away in her chair. Peter had bought it quietly while she wasn’t looking, slipping the small bag onto her lap later. Her surprised smile and tear–filled eyes made it all

the passenger seat, Peter walked around to the driver’s side as Boyko loaded

careful! You could get a

to your appointment on time–that’s

was already cleared to walk with crutches. However, she felt more confident with

had her doubts. But living with him day by day, she found herself feeling something unexpected–a growing affection for the

the garden and get back to work. I don’t want to take up your time. You’ve seemed really stressed lately, probably with work. You’ve already taken me to my appointment, so go and

we go to the bedroom? I feel like lying down with you for a while.”

“Are you sure?”

“Positive!”

of calm settle over her.

lie on his

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hair until she

in

Celeste murmured, gently pulling back.

asked, frowning

what you’re doing, but with the accident and the move,

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