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,
“Mr. Palmer, this will be your room. I hope you find it comfortable. I’ll leave you to settle in and adjust to the space. In an hour, I’d like you to join me in my office. We have a lot to discuss.”Peter looked around the room—a stark white space with a single bed and matching sheets. The decor see
“I’m going to ask you something you probably won’t like, but I’m curious to know.”“Go ahead…”“What’s your relationship with Mrs. Bartz?”Peter stopped looking at the doctor and turned back to the window. A faint smile crossed his face as he caught sight of Mary through the glass.“She’s my past… S
“Peter,” Dr. Hill said gently, “as I’ve told you, I can’t share what my patients tell me. But tell me—what happened after that?”“Maximus sent his men, and they caught me off guard. They beat me to within an inch of my life. My brother was out of control. He took Mary with him again. For obvious rea
“Peter, is that why you don’t want to see her?”Peter turned to look at Dr. Hill, his expression distant as he tried to organize his thoughts. After a pause, he spoke.“I’ve always known she didn’t love me. Every thought, every memory, every glance she gave me was a reminder of what I wanted and cou
While Peter wrestled with the chaos in his mind, his son Alden was preparing to ignite a war—not just against Frank, but also against Lucius, his own cousin. It was a battle where neither would escape unscathed, and yet both young men were continually underestimated by their fathers.For Alden, the
"Yeah, Dad. I know it’s not easy, and that there will always be new things to learn. I can’t take anything lightly.""That includes talking to Serenity’s parents. You need to do that.""There’s a lot we have to discuss—including the truth. Dad, I love Serenity. We’re expecting a baby. And we got mar
"Do you even hear yourself?" Diana cut in. "As far as I know, you married Marcus under the exact same circumstances. Don’t go looking for excuses. If your daughter fell for him, there’s a reason. And I don’t doubt that you and Marcus raised her to be a good person. You told me yourself—she’s smart.
Diana and Valerie walked down the hallway in complete silence. When they reached the coffee machine, Diana finally spoke."What happened, Valerie? I don’t really understand the situation, but if I’m not mistaken… that girl was your daughter?""Yes…" Valerie said through clenched fists. "And the boy
"Mary! Please…! This isn’t the place!" Maximus said, fully understanding where her reaction was coming from.Marcus, seeing his wife, had no idea what had just happened. But before he could spot Serenity, Alden, and Ethan, they had already slipped into Peter’s room.Serenity had tears in her eyes, a
Maximus took a deep breath, thinking for a moment while Alden went to the car to get Ethan. Watching him, he said,"Serenity, like I said earlier, I’m probably the last person who should be saying anything. But I just want you to know one thing—no matter what happens, I will support you. It’s only n
"Serenity, Alden…" Maximus said, watching as they checked on Ethan, making sure he was still asleep in the car."Maximus…" Serenity said softly, looking somewhat embarrassed."Alden, you and I talked about this… What happened?""Dad… Maximus… He and I love each other. That should be enough for us to
"Let’s go. I don’t know what happened exactly, but we need to hurry.""Yeah…"Once he saw the others leave, Alden found the car he had arranged, helped Serenity and Ethan inside, and secured them. Ethan had fallen asleep again. As Alden drove, his mind was racing—above all, he was anxious about what
After several long hours of flying, a plane landed at Flameco International Airport in Valentia. Alden and Serenity arrived with the whole family, both feeling a mix of nerves and conflicting emotions. On one hand, Serenity was finally returning to her mother and father after months away. On the oth
"You did a great job as a father too. Alden turned out to be a good man, and let’s not forget your grandson, little Ethan.""Alden is who he is because of his mother. I’ve only been helping shape him for the past five years. He’s a good kid thanks to everything his mother taught him. He’s good in bu