Chapter 0827

She hesitated. “Well… when you put it like that… maybe.”

I exhaled, running a hand through my hair.

“I have to admit something. You’re my least favorite person in the world.”

“Gee, thanks.”

“But you’re also Mary’s best friend. And you’ve proven to be a good friend to her. So, I just want to ask one thing… If for some reason, I can’t be with her–if something happens–promise me you won’t leave her alone. She’s going to need you.”

Aurora frowned. “Peter… I don’t like where this is going.”

“Just listen. If something ever happens to me, be there for Her. Look for her. Don’t let her go through it alone. I hate how loud you are, but I know that if you’re by her side, her life will be better.”

“You’re really insane, you know that? Of course, I wouldn’t leave her alone!” Then, she narrowed her eyes. “Tell me something, Peter. Are you backing out?”

“What?”

“You’re having second thoughts, aren’t you?”

I

raising Mary’s

you talking about?”

smartest person in the world, but I don’t

at her, stunned.

Mary. But you have to understand something–raising a child that isn’t yours is a huge responsibility. If you’re going to do it, you need to be all in. If you have even the slightest doubt, then step aside and

she tell you?”

just confirmed

I can’t with you,

Ha, ha, ha!” she laughed after

I said, pulling her into a hug.

showing her that I appreciated her. I appreciated that she had searched for Mary as best as she could. I was grateful that she had taken care of

gets worried. She’ll think I kicked you out.”

capable of

“Don’t tempt me!”

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by her side during the most painful moments of her

of panic–she must have thought we had been fighting or that I had kicked Aurora out. She knew perfectly well that her best friend was far from

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