Peter, Theodore, and Ethan returned home. Peter carried Ethan in his arms, the boy completely knocked out from the long day. He brought him to his room, gently laid him on the bed, and covered him with a blanket. Though he didn’t change him into pajamas, he managed to remove his shoes and blazer. Pe
I learned she eventually married my best friend. I know she spent some years alone after I was presumed dead, but it wasn’t enough time for me to reconnect with her. So, the healthiest option was to remain “dead” to her and him. After looking into their lives, I found my daughter was in good hands.
Peter and Celeste drove along the highway, heading toward a dark and isolated area. Celeste couldn’t shake her growing unease as the city lights faded into the distance. Internally, she cursed herself for accepting his invitation. She barely knew the man behind the wheel, and a flood of scenarios ra
“You have a cat?”“Yes! Look…” Celeste said, pulling out her phone and showing Peter the lock screen photo.Peter noticed two things immediately. First, the phone was a bit outdated, confirming her financial struggles. Yet despite that, Celeste carried herself like royalty—it wasn’t about her clothe
Celeste, still dressed in her elegant gown, was preparing coffee in the small kitchen while Peter waited in the cozy living room. Spike, her old and wise cat, noticed the presence of a stranger in their home. Emerging from the bedroom, the feline approached Peter with a watchful gaze. With slow, del
“I don’t think so,” Celeste said with a laugh. “Look at us—we’ve been talking for hours, and I’m not bored at all.”Her words lingered in the air, creating a comfortable warmth between them, one that neither had felt in a very long time."Really? You don’t find talking to me boring?” Peter asked, ra
Peter stood face-to-face with Marcus Bartz, the man’s presence a stark reminder of a past he had tried to bury. The good mood Peter had arrived with vanished instantly. A chill coursed through him as he understood what this visit could mean. His previously relaxed demeanor shifted—his dark eyes now
“Don’t worry, Theodore. Everything’s fine,” Peter replied with a faint smile.Theodore poured the coffee and exited, aware of the tension in the room. As he closed the door, he silently cursed the timing of Marcus’s visit. It seemed cruel that on the very day Peter had taken a rare step out of his s
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
After almost four hours on the road—where Alden's driver wasn't so much driving as flying—he finally arrived. He didn't even wait for the car to park. As soon as he saw the hospital, he jumped out and ran inside.Alden was sprinting down the hallway looking for the room number, his heart pounding in