Chapter 0852

As soon as Maximus left the hospital room, Peter sank into his thoughts, trying to figure out what to do next. It was clear that his life had completely changed, and Maximus was right–whether he liked it or not, he was a father and a grandfather, And soon, he’d be a father again. There was also a woman waiting for him.

Without wasting time, he grabbed the phone on the table next to his bed and called Dr. Wagner, who arrived shortly after.

“Dr. Wagner, when the hell can I get out of here?”

“Mr. Palmer, you can leave whenever you decide to.”

“Then why the hell haven’t you let me out yet?”

“Well, we kept you under observation, but honestly, when we saw how overwhelmed you were with everything going on, we decided not to add to your stress. But if you feel ready to be home, I can discharge you under an open release, so you can come back anytime you need to.”

“You know what? Yeah, I need to go home. I want to hear the waves, smell the ocean, try to get my life back–or whatever my life is supposed to be.”

“Alright! If that’s what you want, I’ll call your son and start the discharge process.”

As soon as Dr. Wagner left the room, an unexpected visitor walked in.

“Peter Palmer, you’ve got more lives than a cat…”

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“Who the hell are you?” Peter asked, his voice laced with confusion, though something about the man felt oddly familiar.

“What do you mean, who the hell am I?” the man replied sarcastically. “Theodore Bennett. Did your long nap make you forget I exist?”

did remember Theodore–but younger. The man standing before him had clearly been

remember

business partners. And I’m also

“Friend?”

after the accident? Alden told me you lost your memory, but I didn’t

saying you looked after me after the accident?”

“Who else?”

me about my life after

conflicted. He had spoken with Alden, but Alden hadn’t explained the full extent of Peter’s memory loss. Still, when he saw the way Peter was looking at him–desperate for answers–he didn’t

suppose… What do you

the smallest details.”

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Chapter 0852

to take a while. Twenty years at your side–it almost sounds like a marriage. A long, long marriage,” Theodore joked as he sat

years. Everything fit. It all made sense. Until they got to the topic of Ethan. Peter had never seen the kid before, and he had no idea how he’d react when he did.

they had built their empire, turning a “borrowed” fortune into something

familiar with her, recounting how he had met her and all the things Peter had done to win

part of him recognized the truth–when someone really mattered to him, he could be the most romantic and ridiculous man alive. And very few people in his life

was the one who pursued her?” Peter asked, still

I was surprised. A year ago, I would’ve expected you to show up with an exotic dancer. Instead, you brought someone into our lives who was completely different from everything you are, “Theodore said

you know about her?” Peter asked,

“Well, you

well, her life isn’t anything extraordinary, but something about her dr you in–something you couldn’t explain. You even started picking up and dropping off Ethan every

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