[Willowcombe, Present Day]After speaking with Matthew, Peter knew what he had to say to Celeste. She needed to hear the whole truth, no matter how painful it was. As far as Peter saw it, this was the only way to convince her to come back to him and leave the country. It was a gamble—she could eithe
Peter smiled as he watched Celeste, now so calm and seemingly at peace. She looked more relaxed than she had earlier in the day. He guessed that, like him, the day had given her time to settle her emotions and find some serenity in the comfort of her home.Amazingly, Celeste devoured three slices of
Peter saw the determination in Celeste’s eyes and knew this was his one and only chance. The woman standing before him wasn’t someone he could deceive or charm with empty words. She was strong, resolute, and unwilling to settle for less than the truth.“Celeste, I want you to know that I deeply regr
Peter could hear the absurdity in his own words as they hung in the air. It struck him like a slap in the face. Every time Mary called, he dropped everything to help her, escort her to therapy, or be her sounding board. Celeste was right—he hadn’t truly let go of his ex. Even if their relationship w
“Alright, alright. This is as far as you can go. We’ll take her inside. Please wait in the waiting room. We’ll update you as soon as we can,” the doctor instructed.Peter held Celeste’s hand tightly as they wheeled her away, but as the stretcher moved farther, her grip slipped from his.Hours passed
That night, Peter behaved as he always had in the past. Celeste felt a swirl of confusion but kept her emotions guarded.“Peter, it’s late. You should go. I need to rest, and I need to call my work tomorrow to tell them I won’t be in this week. I’ll be praying they don’t fire me,” Celeste said as sh
Upstairs, he found a bedroom equipped with specialized medical equipment. Lying in the bed was a blonde woman whose serene face took his breath away. He froze, recognizing her instantly.As if sensing his presence, the woman’s eyes shot open, meeting his. Those unmistakable, beautiful eyes confirmed
[Willowcombe, Present Day]The morning sun streamed through the curtains of Celeste’s bedroom, gently waking her. Strangely, she didn’t feel the usual chill, and Spike’s small body couldn’t be responsible for such warmth. Her eyes widened as she remembered who was lying behind her. A sharp pang hit
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