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
“Maximus, you were supposed to be alone... I’ll leave you to handle your family problems,” Peter said sternly.“No, Peter! The one who should leave is him, not you,” Maximus responded, his tone firm.“Maximus, we need to talk about Palmer Group, and it can’t wait.”“Come in, Peter. I’ll deal with th
Valerie walked through the hospital corridors during her break, listening to music and feeling at ease. She found a bench and sat down, letting herself drift into her memories for a while.That moment of reflection led her to think about her life. Since turning eighteen and falling in love for the f
Maximus and Peter entered Dr. Hill’s office. The doctor felt a sense of relief when she saw the two brothers. She knew Peter's situation was anything but simple, and though she had her doubts, she was genuinely interested in studying his case. He had been through so much, it was hard to believe he w
As things gradually fell into place, Alden and Serenity began living like a real couple in the Maldives. Everyone around them was slowly getting used to seeing them together.Although their relationship was already known, it still felt a little strange to some—especially now that it was clear Sereni
Frank was stunned when he saw Peter. Everything suddenly made sense—Maximus knew more than he let on. The existence of this man was a direct threat to his plans. It was one thing to deal with Peter's unknown son, but the man himself was a whole different challenge.“Peter, I don’t know how you escap
“Damn it!” Alden roared. “Get the first aid kit! They’re just unconscious… Emma, help me with Serenity and Paul. Use some alcohol to wake them up!”Alden’s voice was filled with desperation as he tried to process the nightmare unfolding before him.Emma ran to the bathroom to grab the first aid kit,
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