My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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?”

I’ll go see Celeste

“Very well, sir.”

he’d been gone far too long, and Celeste was likely upset. But when he entered her room, he found her fast asleep. The sight brought a pang of guilt to his chest.

He knew he needed to go through with the surgery, but the thought of it going wrong terrified him. What if he

future.

With those thoughts swirling in his mind, Peter slipped off his shoes and lay down beside her.

her eyes, she found herself face to face with Peter’s intense

I thought something had happened to you…” she said, her voice

There were complications with some business matters in

we tried to contact you, but we

Peter’s mind wandered, it split between his concern for Mary and his

close and

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

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

Peter teased, a smirk playing on his lips.

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

“Celeste…”

weeks apart. He needed her close, her presence grounding him in

know how much I missed you. I need you,” he murmured, his hands tracing the curves

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

[Diana’s Apartment]