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
-Maximus arrived at the dinner alone, as usual. As the president of Palmer Group, he was always seen as the imposing businessman who kept his personal life separate. Everyone knew he had a girlfriend, but it raised eyebrows when he showed up in his Ferrari by himself. He passed through the red carp
Mary took out her phone, unlocked it, and scrolled through her photo gallery. She handed the phone to Maximus."Look, this is my life in Galea.""So, you're living in Galea?""Yes! It's a great place to live. Peter has a house by the sea, and in the mornings, I like to go for walks or runs along the
Peter, understanding his son Alden’s intentions regarding Alexia, felt it was wise to stay close. Knowing how impulsive his son could be, he had no choice but to return to Valentia. He entrusted the arrangements to Darius Richards, who secured a central house in Westhaven and enrolled little Ethan a
Marcus chose not to interrupt his girls and instead went to tuck John in. Afterward, he headed to the master bedroom, took a shower, changed into his pajamas, and lay on the bed. The past few days had been exhausting.When he first entertained the idea of returning to Valentia, he never imagined it
“Serenity, he adored you. Even though he wasn’t your biological father, he loved you. If he had stayed with us, I know he would have loved you more than your real father ever could.”Valerie recounted every detail of her life with Peter. Serenity listened quietly, wishing that one day she might find
Serenity released her and nodded silently, her tearful eyes wide with anticipation.Valerie took a deep breath and began. “I told you I fell hopelessly in love with Maximus Palmer, but things didn’t work out. After my suicide attempt, I was discharged from the hospital and went to his grandmother’s
Valerie and Marcus arrived home after a short flight. She had been longing to get back and hug her children. As difficult as it would be, she knew she needed to have an honest conversation with her daughter. Just as she had opened up to Marcus, she now needed to explain everything to her daughter, l
When Alden saw how much his mother was suffering from the revelations, he nearly made the mistake of revealing that his father was alive. He had to bite the inside of his lip to stop himself, clenching his fists so tightly that his palms bore the marks. The pain was almost unbearable. After tucking
After Alden and Grace’s divorce, Grace decided to move to Spain. She had considered returning to Argentina, but her strained relationship with her parents made that impossible. Meanwhile, both Alden and Grace continued to receive unconditional support from Peter, who held Grace in high regard. Their
Alden was stunned. No one had ever spoken to him that way before. His mother had always been gentle, and Ignatius, who he had come to see as a father figure, was patient and understanding.“Take it or leave it! But make up your mind now,” Peter snapped, his tone tinged with exasperation.Alden ran t
After that long conversation, Theodore felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from his shoulders. Alden, on the other hand, was in shock. What kind of man had his father been to endure something like this? The whole story sounded absurd, yet it had to be true—after all, the man standing before hi