Maximus heard rustling before Theodore came back on the line.“His doctor works at the Silverstone Clinic. His name is Dr. Wagner. Write this number down and tell him you’re calling on my behalf. Maximus, if you need me to come, just say the word. Peter has had episodes like this before, but I’ve al
Maximus arrived at the hospital room and immediately noticed Diana’s worried expression.“What happened? How’s my brother?”“He woke up a little while ago and panicked. They had to sedate him, and he’s back asleep now,” Diana explained, her voice still tinged with concern. “Maximus, have you spoken
Leonardo had been president of his company for four months, feeling like the master of everything around him. Yet, despite his success, something gnawed at him—a sense of incompleteness he couldn’t shake. He had worked tirelessly to reclaim everything he believed was rightfully his, but even with hi
Maximus sat on the couch in Peter's hospital room, his thoughts heavy with worry. Diana had gone home for the night; she needed to rest and prepare for work the next day. When Peter stirred and opened his eyes, Maximus immediately got up and approached him.“Maximus… What am I doing here?” Peter ask
“You don’t even remember, do you?” Maximus said softly, realization dawning on him. Peter's blank stare was all the confirmation he needed.It was painfully clear to Maximus that his brother’s fractured memories and deteriorating health were dragging him deeper into chaos. Maximus resolved that he w
“Peter... I… I don’t know what to say… I’m sorry! Please forgive me! I was a selfish bastard… I never thought about you, never thought about how you felt…” Maximus said, his voice breaking.“Maximus, that was years ago—25 years, to be exact. There’s no point worrying about something that happened so
While Peter's plans were slowly unraveling in Valentia, in the Maldives, Serenity and Alden, along with their small family, were living a peaceful life. Time flew by, and Laura’s pregnancy was just a month away from completion.Serenity watched her sister with concern, her thoughts consumed by the b
Peter spent a few days in the hospital, giving Maximus a chance to see the many sides of his brother. The toll on Peter was obvious, both physically and emotionally.Meanwhile, Theodore had already returned to Valentia. Seeing his friend and ally in such a fragile state, he knew what needed to be do
Maximus had come to understand something important—so much of what makes a family strong lies in its core: the father and the mother. He'd seen it with his own eyes, experienced it with his father, and once with his grandmother. After a long, yet somehow short, time lingering around the table, the
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