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.”

long, and Celeste was likely upset. But when he entered her room, he found her fast asleep.

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

future.

rebuild, his health was failing him. With those thoughts swirling in his mind, Peter slipped off his shoes and lay

she found herself face to face with Peter’s intense gaze. Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke.

so worried! I thought something had happened to you…” she said, her voice trembling.

There were complications with some business matters in Valentia. Things took longer

tried to contact you, but we

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

and

Chapter 0702

a lot of attention sometimes, especially with Alden away. I’ve

attend to, just

me!” Peter teased, a smirk playing on his

for over eight months now. Of course, I’d

“Celeste…”

close, her presence grounding him in a way nothing else could. They melted into a flurry

don’t know how much I missed you. I need you,” he murmured, his hands tracing the curves of her body as he held

Peter. That’s all I ask.‘ She couldn’t deny that her feelings for him

[Diana’s Apartment]

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