My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1137

Diana and Celeste were chatting in the garden, sipping tea and indulging in desserts Diana especially, as her cravings were in full swing.

"How's married life treating you?" Celeste asked with a curious smile.

"Good. I really can't complain. Maximus is a great man. Yes, I know he's a bit older than me, but that's never mattered to me. You know, on our honeymoon, the poor guy got jealous a few times..."

"Really?" Celeste asked, surprised.

"Yeah. He kept saying he could be my dad, and that a bunch of younger guys were checking me out. I mean, I never looked at them—I wouldn't, ever. He's the only one I care about. I don't even see anyone else."

"And how are things with you and Peter?" Diana asked, trying to sound casual.

"Good. We're still adjusting to our life together-and to parenting."

"How's it going between you two?" Diana pressed with a little grin.

"I think... really well. I haven't had any complaints so far," Celeste laughed softly.

"You look happy with him," Diana said, nudging her playfully.

"I am. Very happy."

"Have you two set a date for the wedding?"

"No, not yet. But honestly, that's not what matters to me. What matters is that we have a life together, that we love each other, that we love our daughters and everything this family represents. Though, I'll be honest..."

"Go on, tell me..."

"I never thought I could be this happy with someone. After my first husband died, I didn't think happiness like this was even possible especially not here, in this house," Celeste said, glancing around at her home.

Truly. We've barely talked about your past, but I can

mind drifting back to those hard days when it was just her and Spike. Whether things were good or not, she still got up every day and fought to

you something?" Celeste

"Of course."

up, his eyes were so empty. And they stayed that way for days. He never realized it, but it was obvious-he didn't remember

us. He's amazing with the girls. Honestly, I think

"What do you mean?"

You should see the way they look at him—it's like he's the most magical thing they've ever seen.

stayed, it's because he chose to. Have you ever seen even a hint of doubt in his

he wanted to. Not because I begged or pushed. But I can't

said, opening her

She'd seen Celeste fight tooth and nail during the time Peter was unconscious. Despite everything, despite

the one who held on-believing

had told her that Celeste had endured the suspicion of an affair between Peter and

she had spent a year and a half with. That man had been serious, bitter. And no one really knew if he had ever loved her or if she

the man who woke up was someone entirely different. He was a 25-year-old

his kindness, the way he cared for her and their daughters. He wasn't the man she once knew—but what he made her feel now

Celeste from behind and handing her a bouquet of roses and

know?" she asked, looking at

"They're your favorites, right?"

she said softly, turning

deeply. In silence, she

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escape from what he felt for Mary but that was long gone Row. That part of