She got dressed and sat at the vanity. Though it was clean, it still held toiletries for both her and Peter. Her heart clenched as she remembered their small arguments about using the mirror—she always had to wait for Peter, who spent half an hour styling his wavy hair only to mess it up and let it
Maximus felt like the USB drive his nephew had handed him was burning a hole in his hand. It was a strange sensation. He had noticed the shift in Alden’s demeanor when he gave him the device, and though he didn’t understand why, he knew its contents were important.Driving to his new home, Maximus r
Meanwhile elsewhere, Alexia opened her eyes. Her entire body ached, and she felt disoriented. The room carried an odd, sterile scent—a mix of disinfectant and medication. Her eyes darted from side to side, struggling to focus beyond her limited view, but no matter how hard she tried, her vision only
After a dramatic scene, those entrusted with the task of taking care of the woman who had once been the wife of Catherine Palmer's eldest grandson moved the patient to a more private room. It was all part of the plan to transfer her out of the hospital and off the radar of those closest to her. Ther
“Maximus, wake up already! Don’t be lazy—that’s my job! You’re going to be late for work, and your father will lose his mind if you’re not ready for the meeting. Come on, love, get up…” said a soft voice in Maximus’s ear.Slowly, Maximus opened his eyes. Sunlight streamed through the curtains in the
Marcus dropped Serenity off at home after a thorough check-up, but he still couldn’t get the young man he had just met out of his mind. He couldn’t deny that the boy was the spitting image of his friend, which left him with a bittersweet feeling. At first, it had pained Marcus to learn that Serenity
"I still remember the day we met at the hospital. You and Frederick had been in an accident. It was the first time I’d seen you in over two years. You showed up with that commanding presence of yours and decided, on your own, that you were going to be a part of Serenity’s life from that moment on. D
"What just happened with Maximus was the end of something that should never have been. He came to me looking for answers about a DNA test. No matter how much I tried to deny it, he already knew the truth. I wanted to tell you, but I didn’t know how. Then everything spiraled out of control. Marcus, I
As soon as Maximus left the hospital room, Peter sank into his thoughts, trying to figure out what to do next. It was clear that his life had completely changed, and Maximus was right—whether he liked it or not, he was a father and a grandfather. And soon, he’d be a father again. There was also a wo
Peter had his eyes closed. His brother was still sitting next to him, curious about what he might be thinking. He didn’t want to pressure him, so he waited for him to speak."What do I do about Celeste?" Peter finally let out, his voice filled with worry."What? What do you mean?" Maximus asked, int
Two weeks had passed, and Peter still showed no interest in speaking to or seeing Maximus or Celeste. The hospital, which had once been filled with family and friends waiting outside his room, was now only visited by Alden—and occasionally, Marcus.Celeste tried to stay calm and positive, but in thi
"But he is right—your mother asked us to take care of your education and finances. We know you don’t want contact with your family, and if you stay in Valentia, you won’t just run into them—you’ll also be at risk from any enemies your grandfather may still have out there.""So you’re saying… I have
"Where the hell am I?" Lucius muttered, waking from his forced sleep."You’re in my house. And you better behave, because I’m not a very patient man. I promised to look after you, but your mother isn’t here anymore, so she won’t know if something happens to you," Anthony Moriarty said, his piercing
And then—"Daddy!"Maurice bolted toward him, his little feet barely touching the ground.After a few steps, Maximus crouched down to scoop up his youngest son, who looked noticeably bigger than the last time he had seen him."My boy, how are you, my love?""Daddy! Daddy! We’re back!""Yes, my boy,
After leaving the hospital, Maximus drove home, the only thing on his mind being the need to have his family together again. Things with Peter hadn’t gone well, but at least this time, he had something to keep him grounded—his family and Diana.Diana hadn’t accompanied him home; she had stayed behin
Throughout their conversation, Alden had asked his father multiple times if he wanted to see Celeste, but Peter refused every time. He even seemed irritated whenever her name was mentioned. However, whenever Alden spoke about his mother, there was a glimmer in Peter’s eyes—something Alden kept to hi
Celeste and Alden exchanged looks. They were the two closest people to Peter, yet neither of them knew how to handle this situation. A Peter who only remembered being in his twenties was something they hadn’t expected."Alden, go in. He’s your father, and I’m sure he’ll be happy to see a copy of him