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Chapter 0680
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"To see you, Mary! Can't you understand that I care about you?"
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"If you cared as much as you say, you never would've hidden your existence from me."
"Mary... We've been through this before..."
"No! You showed up, told me 'I'm alive, and then disappeared. Why, Peter?" Mary's voice was trembling with emotion.
"Because I thought it was best for both of us," Peter replied in a low tone. "You'd already built a life for yourself, and I... I was just starting to rebuild mine. I'm still trying to recover my life."
"So, you came here out of pity..."
"Mary! I've tried to stay away because it wouldn't be fair for me to barge into your life. I only wanted to know how you were doing."
"To know how I was? For what, Peter? So you could just leave again?"
"Mary..." Peter sighed deeply. "I know you can't understand why everything happened the way it did. I know you'll never forgive me for walking away. But you're an incredibly important woman to me. What happens to you hurts me-believe me, it hurts more than
it hurts more than you know. I know we can't be together now, but it's enough for me to know you're okay."
"It's enough for you?" she asked, her voice breaking. "That means you love me!"
"Yes, Mary!" Peter exclaimed, his voice suddenly full of emotion. "I love you with every fiber of my being! If I stayed away, it's because I couldn't betray my friend. You're Marcus's wife, and that's something I can't ignore," he said, squeezing her hand tightly.
"Peter...
"You've heard it from my own lips-yes, Mary, I love you. I've always loved you and will love you for the rest of my life. But that doesn't mean I can disrupt your life. When I appeared in your life again, I didn't remember everything. But now I do. I know how much I loved you back then, and I also know I'll regret forever that I didn't fight for you that I forced myself to walk away."
"Why are you telling me this now? Why?" Mary asked, tears streaming down her face.
Peter didn't have an answer. So he said the only thing that came to mind.
"I'm telling you because it's how I feel, and I need to put it to rest. Mary, you've been the most important woman in my life. When you came into my world, you brought so much happiness. Little by little, you found your way into my heart. I was the one who failed you from the start.
"But I will never regret knowing you or having the chance to love such a beautiful and intelligent woman. You're strong, Mary, and I know you'll overcome this-for yourself, for Marcus, and for your four children. I came here today because I heard you were unwell, and I couldn't ignore it. When you were under my care, I failed you, and that's something I'll carry with me for the rest of my life."
"Peter... What's going to happen to us?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.
"Nothing, Mary. Nothing is going to happen. I love you, and now that you know, we'll move forward separately. You need to focus on healing. Later, when your mind is clearer, you can speak with your husband."
"I refuse to accept you leaving!" she cried.
Chapter 0680
"You have to... because I'm not giving you a choice."
Peter, realizing that his visit was causing more harm than good, stepped back from the bed. He turned to the window and said softly, "Mary... Can't you see? We can't be together anymore."
"No! That's your decision, not mine."
"You're a married woman with a beautiful family. I'm here to help you close this chapter of your life. I want this to be just another piece of your past-something Dr. Hill can help you heal and move on from." "Peter... I don't understand. You didn't need to come here just to tell me this."
"I know. But for some reason, I needed to do it. You and I have to move on. Life has changed in the past twenty years, Mary. I'll continue my life, and you'll continue yours We both need to put this painful chapter behind us."
"That's easy for you to say. You already have someone waiting for you when you get home. I'm the one who has to figure out how to face my husband... a murderer."
Peter felt a pang of regret. He knew his visit had only stirred up more chaos, but it was necessary. He had to close this chapter of his life. He couldn't betray his friendship with Marcus, nor could he ignore the woman waiting for him back home-something Mary now clearly understood.
[Peter's residence, present day]
"I can't fail you, Celeste. You helped me remember. You're the woman I need to live... Without you, my life would be chaos. Without you, I wouldn't have anything to hold on to," Peter muttered aloud.
His words sounded more like a plea for self-reassurance than a genuine declaration.