Chapter 0091 In Valeria, Maximus and Alexia sat in front of the gynecologist, waiting as he reviewed the results of her tests.
"Ms. Levett, Mr. Palmer, congratulations! There's a baby on the way! Based on the results, you're about nine weeks along." "Maximus, congratulations! You're going to be a father!” Alexia exclaimed, her face glowing with joy. "Alexia... I... I don't know what to say," Maximus stammered, clearly overwhelmed.
Alexia interpreted his reaction as awe, believing he was simply speechless at the thought of becoming a father. She couldn't imagine that, in reality, Maximus's mind was in turmoil.
For weeks, he had been preparing to end things with her and work to salvage his marriage with Mary. But now, a baby complicated everything. As he left Mary's side that morning, he hadn't expected it might be the last the saw her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile in Galea] "Aurora, what kind of sick joke is this? You toldMaximus was with Mary!" Peter said angrily, staring at the image on Aurora's phone showing Maximus and Alexia at a gynecology clinic.
"That's what I saw a week ago! I don't know what's happening, but whatever it is, I need to see Mary." "I'm coming with you!" Aurora declared firmly, leaving no room for argument.
"I'm leaving in 30 minutes. Be ready or I'm going alone." "I'll be at your door in 15 minutes. My friend can't go through this alone anymore." Peter drove to the airport like a man possessed, with Aurora gripping the car seat tightly as they sped along. When they arrived, a private jet was already waiting. Aurora, stunned, finally realized just how wealthy Peter Palmer was.
In Lunavalle, Dr. Serena Hill had a calm and meaningful conversation with Mary, identifying deeply rooted traumas from her past. These included her father's treatment of her, the absence of her mother, the separation from her grandfather, and the toxic relationship with her husband.
Eventually, Mary fell asleep, allowing Dr. Hill to leave the room and speak privately with Catherine.
"Mrs. Palmer, Mary's situation is serious. She can't stay like this, especially here. She needs to be admitted somewhere that can provide the care and tshe needs," "Dr. Hill, is her condition really that bad?" Catherine asked, visibly shaken.
"To put it bluntly, if she were given a choice right now, she might choose death. The only thing keeping her alive is the hope of seeing her grandfather again. Do you think that's normal?" "No... but I can't accept the idea of her being committed to a mental institution," Catherine replied, +25 BONUS Chapter 0031 distressed.
"There are many places that aren't like the asylums you're imagining. She needs a peaceful environment, and I work at a center I can personally recommend." "I just can't believe she's in such a bad state. Just yesterday, everything seemed fine. She and her husband were trying again....
"With all due respect, I think her husband is largely responsible for her current state. I haven't pinpointed exactly what happened, but something triggered this crisis. Please consider it. We can admit her as soon as tomorrow or Monday at the latest." That night, Mary fell into a deep sleep, though her dreams were plagued by another nightmare. She saw herself running from an unidentified woman, her chest heavy with fear and anguish. A man she didn't recognize helped her escape, but the weight of a profound sadness lingered in her heart.
Peter entered the room just as Mary began tossing and turning in her sleep. Concerned, he approached and gently shook her awake.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mary, wake up!" Her eyes flew open, and when she saw Peter, she instinctively threw her arms around him and began to cry. She let out all the tears she had been holding back "He fooledagain. He played with me, like he always does. Why do I keep falling for it?" she sobbed into his chest.
"Shh, it's okay, my love," Peter soothed. "People are naive by nature, but every mistake mistake teaches uso m something. Once you hit rock bottom, you learn where you never want to be again. You can't go on like this, sweetheart. You need help." "I know. This time, I feel like I just can't go on anymore, Peter. I'm so tired of living," she admitted, her voice breaking.
"Tomorrow, we'll take you somewhere new-a place where you can find peace. I wish you couldm but first, you cwith me, but first, you need to recover and find yourself again. I can't help you with that, but Dr. Hill can. It'll only be three weeks, and then you'll be back, Peter said, kissing her forehead.
Catherine and Peter agreed to shield Mary from the scandal brewing in Valeria involving Maximus and Alexia. Sending her to a rehabilitation clinic was the best way to keep her away from the negative news. Chapter 0097