“Maximus, what are you doing sitting here? Why don’t you go in and see your wife?” Catherine said, snapping him out of the many memories that were circling in his mind.Internally, Catherine still hoped her grandson and Mary would continue their marriage, so she clung to the hope that Maximus would
“I see the superficial wounds are healing very well. Now let’s take a look at the one on your wrist.”As the doctor examined Mary, she turned to the window to avoid looking directly at her husband. She thought, “What is he doing here? Why is he here? Now he cares about what happens to me? No, I don’
Seeing that she had fallen asleep, Maximus took a seat on the sofa beside the bed. He watched the face of the young woman before him. It had been a long time since he had stopped to really look at her. Physically, his wife was no longer the same "girl" he had first met. Now she had a more mature fac
It was July 17th. That morning, the sun was shining brightly, its light filtering through the curtains. Maximus had gotten up early to go for a run. It was Saturday, yet he still planned to go to the office. His plans changed abruptly when his phone rang—it was his grandmother."Hello," he answered,
The sun streamed through the curtains of the entire mansion, signaling that morning had arrived. Mary woke up and, to her surprise, founda a letter addressed to her on her bed. The sender was her beloved grandfather, Albert. She opened it and read its contents.[My dear granddaughter,Today is your
"Mary, are you awake? Can I come in?" a deep voice called out.She turned around. It was Maximus's voice. She regretted still being in her pajamas and walked over to answer the door."Hi, Maximus!" she said as she opened the door."Hello! I have this for you. My grandmother said it's your birthday!"
Meanwhile, Mary remained seated, watching the waves come and go. Even though her family had a good standing in her country, she had never been able to visit the beach. Her father was very strict with her, often sending her to boarding schools. Weekends were for doing homework because if not, she wou
Mary walked ahead and entered the quaint shop filled with cakes of various flavors. The attendant promptly approached her with a warm smile."Hello, Miss! Would you like some cake, or will you be heading to the café?""Hmmm…" Mary turned to the man beside her for guidance."We'll head to the café,"
The clinking of glasses echoed through the room, followed by the joyful smiles of everyone present. Almost in unison, they all cheered:“Cheers”The master of ceremonies was then called over by the newlyweds, who could barely contain their excitement for the surprises they had planned. Alden took th
After the three men had finally spoken, the microphone was passed to the mothers. The first to speak was Katherine, as she was closest.“Alden & Serenity, I’m so happy to be here today, to witness my son as he truly begins his life. My son, you are strong and wise, and I know you will fulfill your r
Little by little, night fell over everyone gathered there. It was time for the speeches before opening the dance floor with the first waltz.Organizing this part had been tricky—after all, Serenity had three fathers, and making that work wasn’t easy. Especially when Marcus and Maximus kept throwing
As soon as the two fathers-in-law stepped out, all eyes turned to them. Almost everyone knew that, once upon a time, Marcus had nearly wanted to kill Peter. So seeing them walk out together, smiling and joking, caused quite a stir among the guests."What? Did something happen?" Marcus asked when he
Meanwhile, the babies had worn themselves out, and a couple of nannies were taking care of what had basically become a mini daycare. When Marcus went to check on his twins, he realized just how monumental a task it was—one he had no desire to take on again.For a moment, he watched the little angels
Finally, the whole family took their places, and the photo was taken. Everyone smiled for five seconds until the flash went off.Amid applause and hugs, the families gathered there began making their way to the reception area.Valerie, smiling, walked hand in hand with her husband, each carrying the
“And?” Peter asked, giving his full attention to his son.“And I think it’s time to go our separate ways. Please don’t take it the wrong way, but I think it’s time we give ourselves that opportunity.”“Why are you nervous?” Peter asked calmly.“Well… It’s just that we’re a close family. But now you
While everyone was fixing their hair, adjusting their outfits, and making sure everything was in place, the newlyweds stood patiently, wrapped in each other’s arms, smiling. Alden couldn’t stop hugging, kissing, and gazing at the woman who was now officially his wife before God.“Mrs. Palmer…”“Yes,
As everyone gathered in their spots for a big family photo, Marcus was holding little Albert, playing with him, blowing raspberries on his belly, making him squirm with laughter. If there was one thing about Marcus, it was that he was an exemplary father. He played with his kids without caring what