My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0702 Chapter 0702 Maximus had left the hospital to tend to sbusiness matters, giving Peter the perfect opportunity to slip away. It had been almost three weeks since he'd been to Slovenia, and not being able to contact Celeste was gnawing at him.

By the tMaximus realized what had happened, his brother was already en route home. He wanted to yell at him- he was furious with Peter's reckless and immature behavior. But he knew that fighting with him would only make helping him harder.

At Peter's house, Brock greeted him as soon as he arrived.

"Sir, how are you? Miss Celeste has been trying to reach you, but we haven't been able to get through." "I'm fine, Brock, just a little tired. How is Celeste? Where is she?" "She's in her room, sir. She just returned from therapy and is making remarkable progress, just as you been accompanying her on her beach walks, but I must admit, she's been asking about you a lot." asked. I've "I know, Brock. Believe me, I'll make sure this doesn't happen again. Don't mention it to her, but I've had pressing matters in Valentia, which is why I've been delayed." "Understood, sir. Everything's in order. Shall I prepare anything for you?" "No, I'll go see Celeste now." "Very well, sir." Peter knew he'd been gone far too long, and Celeste was likely upset. But when he entered her room, he found her fast asleep. The sight brought a pang of guilt to his chest.

This young woman had endured so much in her life. What would happen to her if he wasn't around? He knew he needed to go through with the surgery, but the thought of it going wrong terrified him. What if he lost his memories completely or was left with irreversible damage? He couldn't burden Celeste with the responsibility of caring for a sick man for the rest of her life. She deserved peace, stability, and someone who could offer her a future.

Life truly was cruel-just when he had a chance to rebuild, his health was failing him. With those thoughts swirling in his mind, Peter slipped off his shoes and lay down beside her. The familiar scent of him stirred Celeste from her sleep.

When she opened her eyes, she found herself face to face with Peter's intense gaze. Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke.

"Where have you been? I was so worried! I thought something had happened to you..." she said, her voice trembling.

"I'm sorry for being away so long. There were complications with sbusiness matters in Valentia. Things took longer than I expected." "Peter, we tried to contact you, but we couldn't reach you...

Peter had no good answer. Maximus had deliberately cut off his communication to prevent him from spiraling further. When Peter's mind wandered, it split between his concern for Mary and his love for Celeste. Even now, while he was calmer, nothing guaranteed he wouldn't lose control again.

He pulled Celeste close and kissed her softly.

Chapter 0702 "I'm here now, and that's what matters. My work demands a lot of attention sometimes, especially with Alden away. I've had to take over many of the responsibilities he managed." "Peter, I don't want to cacross as controlling, but you worried us. Please, if you have business to attend to, just letknow. Giveskind of sign that you're okay. That's all I ask.” "You missed me!" Peter teased, a smirk playing on his lips.

"Of course I did! We've been together for over eight months now. Of course, I'd miss you." "Celeste..." Unable to resist the pull of her warmth, Peter kissed her deeply, his desire and passion igniting after weeks apart. He needed her close, her presence grounding him in a way nothing else could. They melted into a flurry of kisses and caresses, neither denying how much they'd missed each other's touch.

"Celeste, you don't know how much I missed you. I need you," he murmured, his hands tracing the curves of her body as he held her close.

Celeste kept her thoughts to herself, her mind whispering, Just don't lie to me, Peter. That's all I ask.' She couldn't deny that her feelings for him were deepening with every moment they spent together.

[Diana's Apartment] Maximus was seething. Peter wasn't answering his calls, and it felt deliberate.

"That damn Peter! He's such an idiot!" Maximus growled, hurling his phone onto the couch.

"Maximus," Diana said gently, trying to calm him down. "Try to understand him. He's worried about the woman he's living with. Put man yourself in his shoes for a moment. You've said it yourself: when he's in his right mind, his focus is on her. But when his mind drifts, he's consumed by thoughts of Mary, and that's when things get dangerous."

Diana's soothing tone seemed to soften Maximus's frustration. She could see how much he cared for his e brother. This version of him-the one deeply concerned about Pietro-was a far cry from the man she'd met years ago.

"Maximus, Peter cares deeply for the woman he's with. To the Peter we know now, or even the Peter who's lived without memories for the past 20 years, she's his partner. Give him sspace. Let him reconnect with her. But stay close enough to keep an eye on him. I don't like saying this, but if you need to visit him and spend a few days there, do it. If it gives you peace of mind, it's worth it." "I'll give him sspace, but I'm going to keep him under surveillance. If I find out he's stepped foot in Valentia, I'll go after him immediately. You know what worriesthe most about my brother?" "What?" "I'm worried he'll try to find Mary. Marcus's out of prison now, and according to Frederick, he's been keeping a close watch on her. If Peter seeks her out, I don't know how Marcus would react." "Then keep an eye on him. The moment you find out he's in Valentia, go to him and do everything you can to get him back into treatment." "I will. Thanks for listening, my love. I really appreciate having you here. Every day I spend with you, I fall more in love. Do you really not mind our age difference?" 'Why would I? We're happy, and that's all that matters. Honestly, I'm more nervous about meeting your kids one day. That's what worries me." "You'll win them over. Trustyou'll be amazing."