My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 817

"Just curious…"

"Hmm… Are you sure?"

"Yeah…"

Peter had been wondering about this ever since he came across an old photo of himself standing next to Mary, who had pink hair at the time. Fate worked in strange ways. Celeste had always been there—she was the little girl in the corner of that very picture. And now, twenty years later, she was about to become his wife and the mother of his children.

If someone had told him back then that his future wife was in that photo, he would have assumed they meant Mary. And if they had said that it wasn’t her—that it was actually the little girl in the background—he would have thought they were insane. After all, how could he have possibly imagined falling in love with a child?

At that moment, Dr. Wagner entered the room.

"Mr. Palmer, your brother just told me you're ready. You’ve finally made the right decision."

"Yes, doctor… It’s time. My head is hurting a little."

"Don’t worry, Mr. Palmer. Before you know it, you’ll be out of surgery and back with your wife."

"I know! My son—where is he?"

"He was on his way, but since you’re heading to surgery now, he’s just outside. You’ll see him as soon as you come out."

"Alright! I’m ready."

"Everything will be fine, Peter! I’ll be right here when you wake up," Celeste said, holding his hand as they wheeled him toward the door.

She smiled at him, squeezing his hand tightly.

"Remember that we love you…"