Chapter 0722

“Mr. Palmer, this will be your room. I hope you find it comfortable. I’ll leave you to settle in and adjust to the space. In an hour, I’d like you to join me in my office. We have a lot to discuss.”

Peter looked around the room–a stark white space with a single bed and matching sheets. The decor seemed designed to inspire peace, though peace was the one thing He couldn’t feel. His heart and mind were consumed by two thoughts: what had he done the night before, and what must Celeste think of him now?

“Dr. Hill, I know that Valerie Bartz is a patient here. I have very unusual request–please don’t let me have any contact with her. She must not know I’m here.”

“Mr. Palmer, we aim to avoid anything that could distract of cause conflict for our patients. I know a little about your history, and I assure you, we’ll do everything we can to keep you and Mrs. Bartz apart.”

“Thank you.”

An hour later, as promised, Peter was in Dr. Hill’s office. She could tell he was in a moment of clarity, though she didn’t know how long it would last. The man before her seemed burdened by more than she could yet grasp.

“Mr. Palmer, how would you prefer I address you?”

“Peter is fine.”

“Alright, Peter. Let’s talk a little. I’d like to get to know the man sitting across from me.”

want to know?”

with something I can see in

you

afraid

guard. He had so many fears, but being asked

answer that

much right now.

Tell me about your life–your day–to–day, before everything

breath and sighed heavily. Standing, he walked to the window

gardens. The entire facility seemed designed to promote calm, though Peter felt

it.

Dr. Hill asked, her tone gentle

gaze. “Well, what can I say? I’m 50 years old. I lived 20 years without memories, and during that time, I did the best I could. About five years ago, I found out I had a son–a young man named Alden. He’s 23 now. I don’t tell him often, but he’s a

I can’t see him. He’s far away. The Palmer and Bartz families are in trouble, and we

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Chapter 0722

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I’ve been there for nearly 10 years now. I’m with a wonderful woman named Celeste. She used to be my grandson’s kindergarten teacher.

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