Chapter 1082

[The past]

Mary woke up after a long nap. Peter had been right-the lavender oil had really relaxed her.

Maybe it was the move, maybe it was having Grandma Catherine and Peter around, or maybe it was just that she knew she had to be strong so she could recover quickly and see her grandfather again—but whatever it was, she had slept like an angel.

"Mary... Can I come in?" came Peter's voice from the door.

"Of course! Come in!"

"How did the most beautiful woman in this house wake up?"

"Peter, come in, son, come in. Mary must be hungry..." said Grandma Catherine from behind him.

"Oh, Grandma! Don't be jealous, Mary is only the second most beautiful woman in this house!" she teased, placing a tray with a delicious breakfast on Mary's bed.

"Wow, that smells amazing! It's my favorite," the girl said, eyes wide.

"I told you I was going to take care of you and help you recover, didn't I? And that starts with a full belly and a happy heart."

"Peter got up early and made your breakfast. The ungrateful boy wouldn't let me touch a thing until he brought it up here. Now we can all have breakfast together."

in with a pot of coffee and cups

mother- in-law. The atmosphere was cheerful. They burst into laughter talking about the adventures they'd

Mary laugh. There was

it's your grandson calling,"

make sure this girl eats everything I kindly

when she answered the phone, the smile faded from her face, and

son, why don't you call more often? I thought that stubborn heart of yours would've started worrying

"Are you with Mary?"

I left her with Peter. He's

inside him. He

over their grandmother and steal Mary's love-especially now, when everyone knew their marriage was hanging by a

into it, Grandma..."

my boy! You mean

had to be sure," he replied, with a hint

is done. Now we're just trying to fix the mess

I just want you to

ago. Do what you have to do but I'll respect Mary's decision. And

her."

to the family lawyer about the possibility of an

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