Chapter 0702

Chapter 0702

Maximus had left the hospital to tend to some business matters, giving Peter the perfect opportunity to slip away. It had been almost three weeks since he’d been to Slovenia, and not being able to contact Celeste was gnawing at

him.

By the time Maximus realized what had happened, his brother was already en route home. He wanted to yell at him- he was furious with Peter’s reckless and immature behavior. But he knew that fighting with him would only make helping him harder.

At Peter’s house, Brock greeted him as soon as he arrived.

“Sir, how are you? Miss Celeste has been trying to reach you, but we haven’t been able to get through.”

“I’m fine, Brock, just a little tired. How is Celeste? Where is she?”

“She’s in her room, sir. She just returned from therapy and is making remarkable progress, just as you been accompanying her on her beach walks, but I must admit, she’s been asking about you a lot.”

asked. I’ve

“I know, Brock. Believe me, I’ll make sure this doesn’t happen again. Don’t mention it to her, but I’ve had pressing matters in Valentia, which is why I’ve been delayed.”

“Understood, sir. Everything’s in order. Shall I prepare anything for you?”

go see

“Very well, sir.”

Celeste was likely upset. But when he entered her room, he found her fast asleep. The sight brought a pang of guilt to

woman had endured so much in her life. What would happen to her if he wasn’t around? He knew he needed to go through with the surgery, but the thought of it going wrong terrified him. What if he lost his memories completely or was left with irreversible damage? He couldn’t burden Celeste with the responsibility of caring for a sick man for the rest

future.

health was failing him. With those thoughts swirling in his mind, Peter slipped off his shoes and lay down beside her. The familiar scent of him stirred

face with Peter’s intense gaze. Tears

thought something had

were complications with some business matters in

contact you, but

to prevent him from spiraling further. When Peter’s mind wandered, it split between his concern for Mary and his love for Celeste. Even now, while he was

Celeste close and kissed her softly.

Chapter 0702

demands a lot of attention sometimes, especially with Alden away. I’ve had to take over many of the

I don’t want to come across as controlling, but you worried us. Please, if you have business to attend to, just let me know. Give me some kind of sign that you’re okay. That’s all

a

did! We’ve been together for over eight months

“Celeste…”

his desire and passion igniting after weeks apart. He needed her close, her presence grounding him in a way nothing else could. They melted into

need you,” he murmured, his hands tracing the

don’t lie to me, Peter. That’s all I ask.‘

[Diana’s Apartment]

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