My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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.”

Mary. I don’t know this woman living here. Please, Brock, ask her to leave. I don’t know what liberties she’s taken, but she is not my partner. Maybe she was a fling for a night, but that doesn’t

exact moment Celeste was coming to find him. Hearing

a better time to speak with Miss Celeste and, if necessary, ask her to leave. It wouldn’t be

her gone. Take care

pictures of Mary. For him, time had stood still.

cruel joke. She barely

recognize the space. Memories of Celeste surfaced, and he found himself wondering: why wasn’t

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

what am I

to have Miss

I would never ask

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Chapter 0714

to me, so I didn’t follow through,

a flight to Valentia today, as soon as possible. And thank you

had gone for a walk on the beach. Feeling overwhelmed and ashamed,