“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
Serenity was inconsolable, tears streaming down her face as she struggled to comprehend that the children were no longer with them. Paul sat in silence, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. He didn’t say a word, but the anger and helplessness etched on his face made it clear the
Marcus, after gearing up, left the warehouse. Maximus had grabbed two guns. He wasn’t sure about Marcus’s plan, but one thing was clear—this man was nothing like the one he thought he knew.Marcus had always been rational, cold, and level-headed. But now, he was acting impulsively, and that terrifie
Marcus kept driving after his abrupt stop. Peter’s health wasn’t good, so if he wanted to talk to him, he had no choice but to wait until he recovered.Memories from earlier that morning began flooding his mind.[Court of Appeals]Marcus Bartz arrived at the courthouse as a protected witness, accomp
"What you should do is find your friend. Go to him, talk to him. Do it before he ends up forgetting about you. He never meant to hurt you. You were like an older brother to him—the brother life never gave him with Maximus."Well… now Maximus, even though he’s not his biological brother, takes care o
Vincent and Marcus stood in front of Valentina and little Peter’s grave. The afternoon was cold, and both carried flowers, staring somberly at the aged plaque worn down by time. Neither of them spoke, lost in their thoughts, each battling the storm of emotions inside them. A single tear rolled down
At the mention of the company that had belonged to his late wife’s parents, everything clicked for Marcus. Vincent Moriarty was the estranged son of Simon Stephenson—his late wife’s father. Now it all made sense. Anthony and Vincent’s strange interest in him had a reason. The aunt Anthony had once m
A week had passed since Marcus returned to Valentia. Valerie had gone back to her home in Westhaven—she couldn't wait any longer to see her little ones. But Marcus thought it was best not to bring the children back until after the trial. Throughout the week, they had several video calls, and that wa
It wasn’t until Valentina’s death that he finally found the push he needed to turn his life around—the very spark his sister had always hoped for.For years, he had searched for a way to take revenge on the Levett family, but time had run out for him. The one who ultimately took the burden was Antho
[Brighton, the past]"Dad, it's such a shame you can't come. The whole family will be together. They planned everything as a tribute to Peter, my husband's grandfather," Valentina said with a note of disappointment in her voice."I know, sweetheart! I'm sorry, but Vincent crashed his car, and poor A
Marcus held Valerie tightly against his chest, as if afraid to let go. He had missed her—her warmth, her scent, everything about her. Taking care of the children alone hadn’t been easy, but more than anything, he had been tormented by the guilt of what he had done.He knew they had both made mistake
"And now look at us—we’re all paying the price.”“Why are you telling me this now?”“At first, Peter was only losing bits and pieces of his memory. But having Mary here has made things worse. He needs surgery, but he’s completely refusing it. His doctor explained to me that there’s a 60% chance of s