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 and Serenity enjoyed a delicious dinner. The young woman was amazed by Alden's cooking skills; she never would have imagined that this man could cook so exquisitely. She was still in awe of the thoughtful gift he had given her. He had met the high standards her father had taught her to seek in
She felt a slight sting in her intimate spot, and for a brief moment, she hesitated and stopped him. But after a pause, they continued. For Serenity, this was her first time—a moment of discovery. For Alden, it was a night he would never forget.Instinctively, Serenity reached for his hands, intertw
Peter was sitting in the wide chair behind his elegant desk, his gaze distant. No matter how hard he tried to think about something else—anything but Mary—nothing worked. Guilt consumed him. In the same house was the woman he had once felt so at ease with just months ago.At times, he cursed himself
Peter left the bedroom and headed to his study, where he’d been spending most of his time lately. He pretended to have a lot of work to avoid being around Celeste too much. Being with her only made him feel guilty.He had to admit it—he’d made a reckless decision. In a moment of irresponsibility, he
After several hugs and a strange sense of emptiness, Lucius and Amanda left the house. Lucius started driving, knowing he still had to get home—he hadn't said goodbye to his siblings, his father, or the grandfather he'd just met.Time was ticking. Through the rearview mirror, he caught a glimpse of
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