Chapter 0891

Celeste looked at her, hesitant, but then smiled nervously. She hadn't even realized this dress was an option. Maybe in all the chaos, it had fallen out of sight, or maybe she had overlooked it entirely.

She slipped it on, and as she turned to the mirror, she saw something she hadn't expected her belly looked adorable, and she looked... good.

Diana helped gather her wild curls into a loose updo, adding a touch of elegance without making her feel overwhelmed.

For the first time that night, Celeste felt better.

"Thank you, Diana..." she whispered, letting out a long sigh.

Her eyes filled with tears again. She was far more emotional than usual today.

"Celeste... Can I tell you a secret?"

Celeste turned to her with curiosity. "Tell me."

"I've been where you are. When Maximus brought Valerie to Magnus's house, I hated it. I felt uncomfortable, intimidated. I knew they had a past-I mean, they were married for three years. They had a child together. And even though their relationship was... complicated, there was still something between them at one point.

She's an incredible woman. She went through so much.

Celeste listened intently.

Serenity. I even talked to Maximus-he and Marcus still can't stop taking jabs at each other, even though they've both moved on. I

Really, I'm sorry for acting like this. I never wanted to turn this into a whole dramatic thing over a stupid dress. I

few days, I've spent every moment with Peter. And I love the version of

"Scared of what?"

looked away. "Diana, I love Peter. And the moment Alden mentioned this

I swear-his

split

day, and I know something

gave her a knowing look. "Did you tell him

head. "No. I felt hurt. I felt small. And I've had this knot in my throat all day that won't let me talk to him. I think that's why nothing felt right

eventually. But think about this-she's been gone for years. She hasn't

them?

her, forcing a smile-but it didn't quite reach her eyes. The weight in her chest

arriving by now. It's almost time for dinner. The house is full

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