"What did the director say?""She just asked me to be more discreet. Please, Peter, help me with that. I know we’re just starting something, but this is my job, and I’ve worked hard to get it. I don’t want to lose it because of my colleagues’ gossip.""Celeste... I don’t want to cause you any proble
Celeste was in a sort of trance, her mind consumed with worry for the children, not realizing that she was the one most affected."Director, please, check... check on the kids... the kids..." Celeste kept repeating, unable to get up."Celeste, calm down, everything’s going to be okay. Help is on the
Meanwhile, Theodore, who was on a business trip, received the messages from the parents' group, and his face went pale. He immediately called Peter, who had just begun his meeting. Peter was focused on the discussion but saw who was calling and answered. Theodore informed him that something had happ
Valerie stood up from her seat, eager to see who owned that familiar voice. Her surprise was immense when the secretary opened the door and a familiar figure, a familiar face, appeared before her. Valerie’s face turned pale, her eyes widened, and everything began to spin. Valerie almost collapsed to
"Director, tell me one thing—where was Celeste taken? Where can I find her? Does she not have any family? Did anyone accompany her?""Mr. Palmer, Miss Celeste was taken to the Westhaven Private Clinic, where she’ll be treated. It’s a good hospital, trust me, she didn’t suffer any serious injuries. I
Peter arrived at the hospital where Celeste had been transferred, obviously thinking that she had no family, and presented himself as the woman’s fiancé."Excuse me, my fiancée and girlfriend, Celeste Johnson, was brought here. Can you tell me her condition?""Your name?""Peter Palmer. Can you tell
A sheet covered the girl’s legs, but the smell of blood was unmistakable. She was a very strong woman, lying there, motionless, and not making a sound of discomfort."Peter… I don’t know how long I’ll be in the hospital. Please, could you help me take care of Spike? He trusts you, could you look aft
Peter walked back and forth, having signed all the paperwork and arranged for a trusted doctor to attend to Celeste. It was past 11:00 pm when a nurse informed him that the surgery had started, and they would notify him as soon as there was any news.After nearly 4 hours, Dr. Mandel, a doctor Peter
"Celeste, there’s nothing to worry about. Look, all of these symptoms are completely normal.""What do you mean, Dr. Kensington? Normal? I don’t feel normal at all...""Celeste, my dear, your situation is very normal. Congratulations! You’re pregnant!"Celeste’s face turned pale. Just when she had d
“Valerie! What are you doing up so early and on your feet?”“Hi, Emma! I was a little hungry and came for some milk and cake. By the way, Serenity should be having breakfast by now, but I don’t see her. Maybe I should go wake her up.”“No, sweetheart, don’t worry. Serenity didn’t sleep here last nig
Valerie got out of bed, woken by the insistent hunger of her babies. Her head felt like a tangled mess. She was dizzy, confused, unable to make sense of what was happening. How had her marriage ended up hanging by a thread? And why did she keep seeing Peter?Years ago, she had accepted that he was g
'“I’ll never forget you, I promise. But I want to spend the rest of my life with someone. And if life smiles on me with children, I’ll always tell them about you, and I’ll ask you to watch over them. I know you’ll agree that it’s time for me to move forward. It’s been so many years, and I think I’ve
[Celeste's P.O.V]Celeste sat by the window, gazing outside. Her legs ached slightly, though the medication she was receiving dulled most of the pain from her injuries. For a moment, she focused on the sky, letting her thoughts wander to her life and the struggles that had shaped it. She often felt
Peter left the hospital to meet with Darius. His plan was to make all the necessary arrangements to ensure he wouldn’t have to return to Valentia. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, especially now that his memories were slowly coming back. He couldn’t afford to leave any loose ends—he needed to o
Before long, Peter arrived at the hospital where Celeste was being examined by a doctor Peter trusted."Peter," the doctor said, "I’ve checked on Celeste. Her wounds are healing well. If things continue like this, we can consider discharging her. After all, I know you’ll take good care of her. There
Peter took a bath and a short nap. He woke up when he felt someone tugging on his hair—a small hand playing with his curls."Ethan, aren’t you going to school?" said Peter, groggy, with his eyes still closed."Yeah, but I want you to take me. Where have you been, Grandpa?""I’ve had a lot of work, a
Camille, having seen Marcus storm out, went to find the girl she considered her daughter. She found Valerie in tears, embraced her, and said:“Valerie, my love, I don’t think this is going to work. Have you thought about whether it might be better to end things?”“What?”“Valerie, darling, I’m not b