Chapter 0714

At least three weeks had passed, and Peter was at home with Celeste. Although he was physically present, something about him unsettled her. He seemed absent, retreating to his study for hours on end. Sometimes, Celeste wouldn’t see him all day. At night, he grew distant, making her feel like she was with a stranger.

Brock, who knew a little about Peter’s medical condition, was sometimes startled by his behavior.

“Sir, are you alright? You seem… distracted.”

“I’m fine. Why do you ask?”

“It’s just that Miss Celeste…”

Brock trailed off when he noticed the puzzled look on his boss’s face.

“Where’s Mary? Who is Celeste?”

“Sir… Miss Celeste lives in this house. She’s your…”

“My what?”

“She’s your partner now.”

is that your name?”

“Yes, sir.”

know what liberties she’s taken, but she

coming to find him. Hearing

morning would be a better time to speak with Miss Celeste and, if necessary, ask her to leave. It wouldn’t be right to send her away at this hour.”

tomorrow morning, I want her

For him, time had stood still. He still longed for the

of cruel joke. She barely slept,

a splitting headache. He felt disoriented, looking around as if he didn’t recognize the space. Memories of Celeste surfaced, and he

and found a man with a completely different demeanor–confused, conflicted, but

I doing here?”

to have Miss Celeste removed from the house. Do you still want me to do that?”

course not. I would

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Chapter 0714

so I didn’t follow

for a flight to Valentia today, as soon as possible. And thank you for ignoring that absurd order.”

Brock a few more instructions, Peter went to look for Celeste, but she had gone for a walk on the beach. Feeling overwhelmed and ashamed, he decided not

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