Peter, wanting to avoid making things worse, stepped out of the walk-in closet and left the bedroom, giving Celeste some space. As he made his way downstairs, he spotted his brother, Maximus, already there, along with the rest of the family. Everyone looked sharp, dressed for the occasion.He sighed
Celeste looked at her, hesitant, but then smiled nervously. She hadn’t even realized this dress was an option. Maybe in all the chaos, it had fallen out of sight, or maybe she had overlooked it entirely.She slipped it on, and as she turned to the mirror, she saw something she hadn’t expected—her be
After the tense moments upstairs, Diana and Celeste finally left the bedroom. Talking to Diana had helped Celeste relax a little, though deep down, she knew this was going to be a long night. Her heart told her so—and it never failed her.As they made their way down the grand staircase toward the ma
That Peter’s intense gaze…Wasn’t directed at the woman behind her.It was entirely, solely meant for her.Peter stepped closer to Celeste and murmured,"You look breathtaking. You’re the most beautiful woman here tonight."Celeste wanted to believe him. But deep down, she was certain that her beauty
Katherine was nothing like the woman Alden had grown up with.The tired, worn-out mother he remembered no longer existed.Now, she was radiant—her once fiery red hair replaced with sleek, golden blonde waves. Her face was smooth, free of any visible signs of aging. Whether it was creams, surgery, or
She couldn’t believe it.It was her.Angela Palmer.Yes—she was Angela.Which meant her fiance was none other than THAT Peter Palmer.Aurora Rennard had mentioned it once—back when Celeste was just a teenager. She had seen Peter back then, and he had immediately caught her attention.But, of course,
"I know her. I know I didn’t spend much time with her, but I met her a little over 20 years ago. I was only 16, and she must have been around 18. She worked at the same bar as me. She was a waitress and sometimes helped the rock band with vocals. I, being underage, was stuck washing dishes—out of si
Everyone enjoyed the delicious dishes chosen by the couple, thanks to Emma’s help in making the selection. The nerves that Serenity and Alden had been feeling gradually eased as the conversation at the table flowed. Katherine shared some embarrassing stories about Alden, while Marcus reminisced abou
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
"Is it far from here?" Laura asked, a bit concerned."Not really. I could actually walk, but honestly, with the crutches, it's kind of uncomfortable—and risky.""If you wait for me, I'll say goodbye to my sister and give you a ride. I'm guessing it's on the way, so...""No! No, you came to see your
"Well, Laura, things aren't that simple... but I'll figure something out. And with all this, what are you doing at the hospital? Who's taking care of Adele? Is something wrong? Is someone in your family here? Are you okay?""Wow... That's a lot of questions. But yeah, everything's fine. Emma's watch
At the hospital cafeteria, after Laura decided to stay a bit longer, she and Celeste were walking toward the room where Serenity was. As they passed by one of the consultation rooms, Laura came face to face with Adrian.She was surprised to see him. The young man was on crutches, his left foot in a
After almost four hours on the road—where Alden's driver wasn't so much driving as flying—he finally arrived. He didn't even wait for the car to park. As soon as he saw the hospital, he jumped out and ran inside.Alden was sprinting down the hallway looking for the room number, his heart pounding in