“Peter!”“Yes, big brother? Do you think being the CEO intimidates me? It doesn’t. It hasn’t for a long time. Grandma gave me a responsibility, and you have no right to contradict what she asked me to do. If you have nothing else to add, I’m going to hang up, Maximus. And don’t even think about comi
During the drive, Mary relaxed after her conversation with Calum. She had finally seen a side of Peter that few people knew, and now she understood why Catherine held him in such high regard. She realized why Catherine thought it was better for her to stay with him."What are you looking at?" Peter
Peter took a shower and fell asleep like a rock, while Mary stepped out onto the balcony of her room, staring at the night sky. She wondered, "What could Maximus be doing now? I didn't even get to say goodbye."She sighed, recalling the conversation she overheard between Emma and Catherine. Maximus
After breakfast, Mary rushed to freshen up. Sand had somehow gotten in her hair, and she had no idea how. She hurried as much as she could, and when she emerged, she found Peter casually dressed, looking effortlessly handsome."Ready?""Yes!""Alright, let's go!"They headed to the garage, where she
Peter arrived at Philip’s clinic, swiftly getting out of the car and opening the passenger door for Mary. He gently took her hand and led her inside.“Philip, we’re here. Please, help me check on Angela,” Peter said.“Peter, Angela... Come in, come in,” Philip responded, gesturing towards an examina
“Well... we were arguing, and he slapped me... really hard. I was standing, and I lost my balance. I hit my head when I fell, and I tried to catch myself with my hands, but I ended up hitting the tea table. After that, I pulled the tablecloth down, and hot food spilled all over me.”“Oh, Angela, wha
-In the hospital, before Mary's departure-Maximus returned to his wife's room, noticing she was still peacefully asleep. One of her bandages had a bloodstain."One of the wounds reopened, but it's just a small stitch on the edge, nothing to worry about," said a nurse who hadn't been present for the
Lying in bed, Maximus's mind wandered back to the night when everything began…-It had been nine months since Mary left the mansion. In that time, Maximus's grandmother had stopped attending the monthly meetings, but she hadn't caused any problems. Alexia, using her skills, had become indispensable
Lucius was sitting next to Serenity, who, for some reason even he didn't understand, was clinging to his hand so tightly that he could practically feel her contractions himself.That morning, when he woke up, he never would've imagined he'd be living a moment like this—much less with her."Brayson!
Time had definitely changed him. Being away from everyone had done something to him. In the end, maybe it was just Serenity's hormones messing with her mood, but she reached out and touched the young man's hand."Lucius… I think what happened back then shouldn't be a reason for us not to try again.
Serenity was feeling a bit tired. After getting back from her honeymoon, everything had been a whirlwind of emotions and meetings.The week had flown by, and before she knew it, it was already Friday. Everything had gone by in a blur—coming home, unpacking, and picking up Ethan.It didn't help that
“Dad! Celeste! Family! Where is everyone? We’re back!” Alden shouted.“Damn it!” Peter cursed, who had been just about to…“Peter! Alden’s back!” Celeste said, quickly covering herself with her dress.“I know! Hell, do I know…” Peter grumbled, cursing their bad luck.“Come on, let’s go see them!” Ce
The afternoon sun bathed the gardens of the Evans house. Lucius and Amanda were lying under the oak tree in Magnus’s yard.“Lucius, have you thought about what we talked about?” Amanda asked, looking at the man lying beside her.“Mmm… no. Right now, I’m relaxing under a tree, holding a sweet and bea
Valerie looked at the urn holding her grandpa Albert’s ashes and couldn’t help feeling a heavy weight in her chest. She was overwhelmed with nostalgia.Just remembering the life she’d shared with her grandparents, and how suddenly her grandfather had passed, brought it all back.“Oh, Grandpa… So muc
"To hell with that stupid paternity test! To hell with what anyone says! What matters is that you are my son and I love you—here, there, anywhere. You're my son," Maximus said firmly, pulling his son into a hug."Why the hell are you telling me this? Why now? Huh? What did you think I'd say after he
Maximus watches his son closely, not knowing where to begin. How do you tell your son… that he's not really your son?"Paul… you know I love you, right?" Maximus asks cautiously."Dad… for the second time, yes, I know. And I love you a lot too. But… what is it you wanted to tell me?""Paul, as you m
After breakfast, where Maximus, Lucius, and Laura just stared at each other, waiting to see what would happen, Maximus decided he'd spend the day with Paul. He wanted to take him out for a bit. Maurice tried to tag along, but Laura and Lucius kept him distracted."Dad, where are we going?" Paul aske