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.”

I don’t know what liberties she’s taken,

Celeste was coming to find him. Hearing his words, she froze,

to speak with Miss Celeste and, if necessary, ask her to leave. It wouldn’t be right to send her away at this

tomorrow morning, I want her gone.

bedroom. Instead, he stayed in his study, staring at pictures of Mary. For him, time had stood still. He still longed for the 23–year–old woman

be some kind of cruel joke. She barely slept, waiting for Peter to come to the

around as if he didn’t recognize the space.

different demeanor–confused, conflicted, but unwilling

I doing here?”

asked me to have Miss Celeste removed from the house. Do you still

I would never ask that…”

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Chapter 0714

you did. It seemed strange to me, so I didn’t follow through, but just tell me what you want

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

the beach. Feeling overwhelmed and ashamed,

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