[Rosaria Clinic's Garden]Marcus and Valerie had been discussing their plans for the next month and a half, carefully avoiding heavier topics, but the inevitable came up. It was a question Marcus dreaded, one he wished could be left unspoken."Marcus, I need to ask you something, and I want an hones
-A few hours had passed since Marcus stormed out of the hospital after his heated argument with Valerie. His frustration still simmered, and his mind was set on confronting Maximus. He wanted answers—why Maximus had inserted himself into Valerie’s life and played the role of a good Samaritan.Marcu
"Your kids are with Alden too?" Marcus asked, his voice edged with disbelief."Marcus, you’re letting jealousy cloud your judgment. All of our children had to leave. Alden and Emma are taking care of them, and unless you don’t trust them—which I do—you can be sure they’re in good hands. Do you think
While Marcus wrestled with his emotions and what he should do, in the Maldives, Alden and Serenity had finally found a day to meet and spend time together. There was so much to discuss and so many plans to make—they couldn’t keep postponing things. That night, they decided that the next morning, aft
Serenity sighed, placing a hand on her belly. "Paul, the baby is already here," she said firmly. "It’s not going to disappear like magic. This baby is coming into the world, whether people like it or not. Everyone here has suffered because of our parents’ mistakes."But at some point, we have to sta
“But he’s not here… He left with Miss Celeste and forgot about me…”“He never forgets about you. Every time I talk to him, the first thing he asks about is you.”“Really? What does he ask? No, you’re lying! He wouldn’t ask about me…”“Of course, he does! Look…” Alden said, showing him an email conve
At least three weeks had passed, and Peter was at home with Celeste. Although he was physically present, something about him unsettled her. He seemed absent, retreating to his study for hours on end. Sometimes, Celeste wouldn’t see him all day. At night, he grew distant, making her feel like she was
After talking to Maximus, Peter felt a sense of calm. With renewed courage, he tried calling Celeste, but she didn’t answer. Her silence made him anxious, but it didn’t stop him from heading to Valentia. He knew something was wrong, and staying in the current situation wouldn’t fix it.Meanwhile, Ce
The man saying goodbye felt every step grow heavier and heavier. His family was here, and he was leaving them behind to go to a place far away.This time, he wasn't leaving alone—but he would've much rather stayed. He knew that this family needed him… and he needed them just as much.When it was Pa
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