Maximus finally arrived at the hospital, walking towards Mary’s room. Almost at the door, he ran into Camille, who, upon seeing him, tried to wipe away the tears rolling down her cheeks. She wanted to pretend like nothing was happening, but to Maximus, it was clear something was wrong."What’s going
"So many things have happened, Maximus. There are times when I feel like I can’t go on…""I know you still haven’t healed from the ghosts of your past, from your childhood, your adolescence. I know there are wounds that are still open from your father, even from me, but you have to make an effort to
Maximus left the room where Mary was. A strange sense of tranquility washed over him. Finally, he had said what he had never been able to tell her. The man wasn’t trying to get back together with her; he was seeking the best way to help her, the best way to make her see that everyone makes mistakes,
[Veligandu, Maldives]Serenity and Alden continued lying on the soft, white sand, the young man gently caressing the girl’s bare arms while both of them gazed at the endless sky."I love seeing you in these dresses! They really highlight your figure…""Really? I hardly ever wear dresses, I only do i
That same night, with pain and some difficulty, Valerie got out of bed. The words Maximus had said echoed in her mind: “It would be good if you took a look at your beautiful children…” Slowly, she left her room and saw the man guarding the entrance. She asked if he knew where the cribs were, and he
The next morning, Valerie was already awake. She asked to speak with Camille, the woman had just entered the room, looking nervous. The day before, Valerie had been very upset and wouldn’t listen to reason, but today, she seemed calmer."Camille… I need to ask you a favor…""Tell me, my dear…""Help
Serenity's P.O.VI didn’t know Alden’s mother. He rarely talked about her, as if he didn’t want me to intrude on that intimate part of his life. But I knew he loved and adored her. I had heard him talking to her, and every time he did, his expression changed. There was no doubt he was Peter's son; t
As soon as she caught the scent of his cologne—a mix of citrus and mint—she relaxed.“You almost gave me a heart attack!” Serenity said, still shaken.“Sorry, that wasn’t my intention! But I called out, and you didn’t hear me… Tonight, we’re going somewhere different. I’ve got something special plan
Alden held Celeste tightly as she wept, her body trembling against his. It felt like a part of her was being ripped away. It had already been a week, and still, there were no signs of Peter waking up.The swelling in his brain had gone down, but for some unknown reason, there was no neurological act
"I was thinking we could grab some vanilla ice cream and sit somewhere to talk. Sound good?""Perfect."We stopped by an ice cream shop and bought a liter each.As expected, she devoured hers.I watched her for a moment before taking a deep breath."Mary… there’s something I want to talk to you abou
After a few minutes, I helped Mary into the car. As I closed the door, I noticed Agnes stepping outside to see us off, drying her hands on her apron.Seeing her there—knowing she would be one of the many people affected by my death—I walked over and pulled her into a hug."You stubborn old woman… I
She hesitated. "Well… when you put it like that… maybe."I exhaled, running a hand through my hair."I have to admit something. You’re my least favorite person in the world.""Gee, thanks.""But you’re also Mary’s best friend. And you’ve proven to be a good friend to her. So, I just want to ask one
As I stepped out of my room, I was immediately greeted by the loud, unmistakable laughter of Aurora. God, that woman still got on my nerves… And to think that at one point, Mary had actually suggested that she and I could be a couple. According to her, since we were both wild, chaotic, and loved par
After finalizing the last details of my fortune, I picked up the phone and called the one person who had the power to change my life forever."Peter?""Marcus…""What’s going on? You don’t usually call me twice…""Well… technically, you called me earlier…" I said, trying to sound casual."What’s wro
"I just remembered I have something urgent to go over with Marcus. I can’t put it off—it’s about the meeting. I completely forgot. I’ll talk to my father and the doctor to reschedule our appointment. Just give me until noon, okay? This is really important."Before she could respond, I turned toward
[Peter's P.OV]For a few seconds, I just stared at Celeste.She was just a girl—well, compared to me, she was.She was thin, her curly hair as messy as always, and she wore glasses that made her look even younger. There was an innocence in her eyes, a brightness untouched by the weight of life.I sm
Alden’s stomach dropped. "What do you mean by that?"Maximus hesitated before saying, "I’m sorry, Alden… Celeste… But we have to be prepared for the fact that he might not wake up.""He will wake up," Celeste said firmly, her voice trembling with emotion. "He promised me. You said it yourself—Peter