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Peter and Mary stayed at the hospital that night. Exhaustion eventually overtook her, and she would drift off to sleep, only to wake up minutes later crying again. Peter was deeply worried; he didn’t want his beloved to spiral into the same despair she’d faced two months ago.
“Please, my love, you need to rest. They can’t give you sedatives because of the baby,” Peter pleaded softly.
Mary sobbed and tried to calm herself, but the events of the day would flood her mind again, and fresh tears would fall.
“Amor… please, try to stay calm. Think about the baby.”
It was a long night for Peter. Despite the small sofa available for him to rest, he chose to stay by Mary’s side, eventually settling on the hospital bed next to her. Finally, in his arms, she succumbed to exhaustion and fell into a deep sleep.
By morning, Philip visited the couple and cleared Mary to leave the hospital, but only under strict instructions: no exertion and minimal walking. The baby was holding on, but she needed to do her to protect the pregnancy.
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Peter had asked Leopold to send a change of clothes for Mary. Helping her dress, he carefully placed her in a wheelchair, loaded her into the car, and drove home at a painstakingly slow pace. When they arrived at the mansion, Mary had fallen asleep again. Peter carried her inside, heading toward their room, only to encounter Maximus in the hallway.
“Brother. Mary,” Maximus said evenly.
“Maximus…”
“How is Mary?” Maximus asked, his tone calm but genuine.
“She’s stable, but we have to be very careful. No exertion at all. The baby is still at risk.”
“I see… Take good care of her.”
“I am. Thank you.”
Though brief, the exchange held significant weight for both men.
Peter continued to his room, placing Mary gently on the bed. He tucked her in, kissed her cheek, and quietly left the room, heading straight for Catherine’s quarters.
“Grandmother? May I come in?” Peter asked, knocking softly on the door.
“Come in, my boy,” came Catherine’s voice from the other side.
Peter entered to find his grandmother still in her pajamas. It was the first time he’d seen her unkempt- ho makeup, her face lined with the evidence of a sleepless, tearful night.
Grandmother… everything will be okay. I need you to be strong. I can’t do this alone,” Peter said, his
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voice heavy with emotion.
“Son, your grandmother isn’t as strong as she used tobe….
“I know, but I can’t bear the thought of you falling ill from all this. I wouldn’t be able to take it.”
“Oh, my dear boy, you’re still my little one,” Catherine said as she leaned into Peter’s strong embrace.
“Grandmother, I need you now more than ever. I saw the way you and Albert looked at each other. I know it was more than friendship.
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“Hijo… I’m a woman, and over time, that friendship turned into something more. I never imagined losing him like this…”
“No one could’ve imagined it. If we knew what was coming, there are so many things we wouldn’t do…”
Peter was overwhelmed. On one hand, Mary was devastated after losing the only family member who truly loved her. On the other, Catherine was grieving the man she had quietly shared her heart with. Both women had lost so much in a single day.
“Peter, Leopold has taken care of everything for the funeral. We’ll hold it here at the mansion, just as you requested,” Catherine said.
“Thank you, Grandma. Mary is stable, but she can’t be under any stress. Once this is over, I’m taking her to Galea. She needs to be home, away from all this. I don’t think she can recover here.”
“I understand, son. You’ll have to drive–flying isn’t safe for her, especially with the threat of a miscarriage.”
“I know. I’m just so worried. I don’t know how to care for her properly, or what to say to comfort her. I’ve tried everything, but I don’t know what else to do..”
“Son, just being there for her, not leaving her side–that’s enough. That’s all she needs.”
Mary wasn’t there. A cold sweat broke
After their long talk, Peter returned to his room, only to find that out as he noticed the open window. Looking out, he saw her sitting on a bench in the back garden–with Maximus beside her.
Peter quickly made his way to the garden, his worry and irritation mounting with every step.
“Mary…” he called out, his tone firm but restrained.
“Peter… I just needed some fresh air…” Mary said softly.
“I saw her heading to the bench and offered to help her get here,” Maximus interjected, trying to avoid any misunderstanding.
“Love, the doctor told you not to walk. The baby is still at risk,” Peter reminded her, concern evident in his voice.
“Peter is right, Mary. You can’t exert yourself. Your baby must be your priority now. Let Peter take care of you and follow the doctor’s orders,” Maximus added, standing up from the bench.
“I’m sorry… I just needed some air. I didn’t mean to Trembling.
“It’s not about worry, my love. If anything happene
At that moment, with both men standing before her In a single day, she had lost her grandfather, the onl now carrying a child whose father believed it belong possible to protect her and the baby. The weight of it express it was through tears.
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“I’m sorry… I just needed some air. I didn’t mean to worry you, Peter,” Mary murmured, her voice trembling.
“It’s not about worry, my love. If anything happened to you or the baby… I wouldn’t know what to do.”
At that moment, with both men standing before her, Mary broke down. Life had been unbearably cruel. In a single day, she had lost her grandfather, the only family member who truly cared for her. She was now carrying a child whose father believed it belonged to his brother, while Peter was doing everything possible to protect her and the baby. The weight of it all was too much, and the only way she could express it was through tears.
