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.”

you want to

something I can see

do you

afraid of, Peter?”

caught Peter off guard. He had so many fears, but being asked so directly felt

answer that

understand it’s a bit much right now. I want to

day–to–day, before everything you’re going through

Standing, he walked to the window and looked out at the

entire facility seemed designed to promote calm, though Peter felt

it.

still with me?” Dr. Hill asked, her tone gentle

I had a son–a young man named Alden.

can’t see him. He’s far away. The Palmer and Bartz families are in trouble, and we had to send our kids

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Chapter 0722

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wonderful woman named Celeste. She used to be my grandson’s kindergarten teacher. In all these years, I’ve never met anyone who interested me as much