My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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

with something I can

do you mean?”

afraid of,

question caught Peter off guard. He had so many fears, but being

I answer that

we start with that question, but I understand it’s a bit much right now. I want to

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

a deep breath and sighed heavily. Standing, he walked to

designed to promote calm, though Peter felt none

it.

Are you still with me?” Dr. Hill

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 good kid. He’s also the father of my grandson, Ethan. Ethan is almost six, a beautiful boy with wavy hair like mine. He’s my world, and there’s nothing

and Bartz families are in trouble, and we had to send our kids somewhere safe. That’s why

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again before continging. “I live in Slovenia. 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.