My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Chapter 0738

As an intense battle unfolded elsewhere, Valerie and Peter found themselves admitted to the Rosaria psychiatric hospital, each grappling with their own demons and unresolved issues. Though they were physically close, they felt worlds apart. Days passed uneventfully for the most part, and Peter, who had managed to maintain stability for several days, allowed Dr. Hill to begin breaking through the barriers of his mind.

Valerie, on the other hand, was nearing the end of the first phase of her treatment. Questions that once had no answers now seemed within reach.

“Valerie, how are you feeling today?” Dr. Hill asked with her usual warm tone.

“Hello, Dr. Hill. I’m fine, and you?”

“I’m doing well, Valerie, thank you. It’s wonderful to hear you’re improving–you’ve made incredible progress.”

“Thank you, Dr. Hill! Honestly, it’s all thanks to you…

“Oh no, this is entirely your achievement. My job is just to guide you toward understanding the things your mind has struggled to let go of.”

“Yes… I know.”

asked you some questions–some you couldn’t answer back then. I think now might be a

“We can try.

start. What are your thoughts on your relationship

is my past–a beautiful

a hint of nostalgia in your

He gave

do you say

blamed me for my mother’s death. My paternal grandparents adored me, but my father didn’t. He treated my life as if

would have married me off to some rich man seeking status and wealth. I never would have experienced the life I now remember

he wasn’t exactly great company, but over time, being together

do you mean by unusual?”

of us took the first step, but we were already doing… other things. You

of you wanted

at least, that’s what I thought at the time. He gave me the impression that everything would be okay with him. With Peter, no matter how much I wanted to

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it.”

you decided to marry

the first man in my life who gave me the security Peter never could. I hate admitting it, but that was the main reason. With Maximus, I pictured