[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
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