Maximus took a deep breath, exhaling slowly as he tried to gather his thoughts. He didn’t know where to start, but he needed to persuade Serenity to agree to the DNA test as soon as possible.“Serenity, you told me you had questions about your father and that I was the one who could give you answers
“What?” Serenity exclaimed, her face a mix of shock and offense.“Don’t take it the wrong way. No one doubts your paternity. But my father wants proof that you’re the child your mother was carrying when she disappeared. I’ve tried to convince him it’s unnecessary, but he refuses to remove the clause
After Serenity handed over the lock of hair, she returned to class while Maximus headed straight to the clinic. On the way, he called the director, Dr. Rivers, from his phone, requesting that the DNA test be expedited as soon as the sample was handed in. He didn’t want to waste any more time on this
Valerie had started her morning as she always did since their arrival—following the same routine. Despite having staff for the daily chores, she loved preparing breakfast for her husband. Marcus, for his part, cherished her homemade breakfast, especially her signature latte. It was his preference at
-Marcus had intended to accompany Valerie to her meeting, but Maximus’s sudden absence from the office that morning disrupted his plans. With Maximus untraceable and a full schedule of important meetings awaiting him, Marcus had no choice but to step in as a substitute. Though he felt guilty cancel
Valerie stared intently at the envelope Maximus had just placed beside her. The man standing before her exuded a cold aura, and she watched as he loosened his tie with those long fingers. He looked at her and gestured toward the envelope with his hand before saying:"Mary, open that envelope, please
"Mary, tell me… why?"Mary could see how hard he was trying to control his anger. She knew the truth would eventually come out, but she had always avoided thinking about it."Peter knew, didn’t he?""Yes."Maximus took a deep breath, exhaling slowly to keep calm. It was something he had learned to d
Valerie sat still for a long time, unable to move or say a word. She couldn’t believe Maximus’s reaction to the news, much less that he had kissed her. Her hands and legs trembled. With a shaky hand, she touched her lips—lips that had been kissed in a way only he knew how. For a moment, she got lost
The week had flown by, and Lucius and Amanda were getting everything ready to head back to New Zealand. Their time in Valentia had been amazing. This visit had given them a lot of good memories, but it was time to return to university.Maximus and the others were hoping they could visit during the
After Ethan gave a masterclass on how to hold a baby, it was the grandparents' turn. Marcus, not wasting a second, held little Isabelle in his arms. The moment he looked at her, he knew—she was the spitting image of his daughter, the same baby girl he had met just over two years ago. "Hello, prince
After finally finishing all the paperwork and preparations for the creation of PBE Group, Maximus and Peter drove from Florentia to Valeria. Both men were determined to get there—after all, their daughter, so to speak, had just given birth, and it was essential to meet the family's first granddaught
A couple of hours after that awkward conversation, Alden, Serenity, Isabelle, and Laura were on their way home. After all the advice from the OB-GYN and the pediatrician, the new little family was finally heading back.Serenity was filled with mixed emotions. In her arms, she held her baby—yes, her
The next day, Serenity had her check-up. Little Isabelle stared intently at her mother, those big, beautiful eyes locked onto her face. Serenity couldn't stop admiring her.She was completely in love with the tiny angel in her arms. Looking at her, she couldn't help but remember how she and the man
They barely made it to the car before they were already pulling up to the place where Adrian was now living. When they arrived, Laura was surprised by the location. It wasn't bad, exactly—just not the kind of place she could ever picture Adrian choosing for himself.It made her think his financial s
"Is it far from here?" Laura asked, a bit concerned."Not really. I could actually walk, but honestly, with the crutches, it's kind of uncomfortable—and risky.""If you wait for me, I'll say goodbye to my sister and give you a ride. I'm guessing it's on the way, so...""No! No, you came to see your
"Well, Laura, things aren't that simple... but I'll figure something out. And with all this, what are you doing at the hospital? Who's taking care of Adele? Is something wrong? Is someone in your family here? Are you okay?""Wow... That's a lot of questions. But yeah, everything's fine. Emma's watch
At the hospital cafeteria, after Laura decided to stay a bit longer, she and Celeste were walking toward the room where Serenity was. As they passed by one of the consultation rooms, Laura came face to face with Adrian.She was surprised to see him. The young man was on crutches, his left foot in a