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

“Very well, sir.”

was likely upset. But when he entered her room, he

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

future.

those thoughts swirling in his mind, Peter slipped off his shoes and lay down beside her. The familiar scent of

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

thought something

for being away so long. There were complications with some

contact you, but we couldn’t reach you…

wandered, it split between his concern

pulled Celeste close and kissed her softly.

Chapter 0702

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

to attend to, just let me know. Give me some

missed me!” Peter teased, a smirk playing on

did! We’ve been together for over

“Celeste…”

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

I missed you. I need you,” he murmured, his hands tracing the

to herself, her mind whispering, Just don’t lie to me, Peter. That’s all I ask.‘ She couldn’t deny that her feelings for him were deepening with

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