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
Valerie discreetly watched Peter. She didn’t make any move to approach him, but deep down, she wanted to ask if he was okay. She was curious to talk to him. She knew Peter was her past, but that didn’t mean she had stopped feeling something for him.Marcus had already told her that Peter didn’t reme
“Oh, Mom… My life hasn’t been easy. Like I told you, I lost half of it—half of my memories. I’ve tried talking to everyone I know, piecing together fragments, building a version of myself. But today… today, in particular, speaking with one person affected me more than I expected,” Peter said, frustr
After talking with Valerie for a while, Peter went to see Celeste and their daughters. He had listened carefully to everything Valerie had told him, and he could feel some of the gaps in his memory slowly filling in. But that lingering emptiness… that, he still couldn’t shake.When he entered the ro
Just as Anthony Moriarty had said, two days later at 4:50 a.m., Maximus arrived at Eterna-Flameco Airport.“Maximus, I was still holding out hope that you wouldn’t show up—or at least not on time,” Moriarty said sarcastically.“I’ve been here since 4:30 a.m. There’s no way I’d be late when it comes
After Peter left Valerie alone with her daughter, Serenity sat beside her mother, hugged her tightly, and felt the warmth of her embrace surrounding her.“Mom! You have no idea how much I miss you…” Serenity said with absolute certainty.“Serenity, sweetheart… I’m close by. You can call me anytime,
Suddenly, Flora started moving restlessly, as if she somehow knew Peter needed a moment alone with Valerie. Celeste excused herself and took her daughter to check her diaper. Seeing them leave, Valerie felt nervous. Just because she could never be with Peter didn’t mean she didn’t still feel somethi
Valerie looked at the young woman in front of her. The truth was, yes, at some point, she might have felt a little jealous. But now that they were having a conversation, it was clear that there was nothing wrong with her. On the contrary, she was pure sweetness.It was strange, though. Peter had alw
After an hour-long drive, Valerie arrived at the Palmer house. The butler led her to the living room while Serenity came down from her room. To her surprise, she found herself alone with Celeste—the first time they had been face-to-face since the hospital.Celeste greeted her with a warm smile.“Val
Valerie watched her husband play with their children as she sipped her coffee. Marcus, completely absorbed in the moment, didn’t notice her gaze. But she wasn’t just looking at him—she was remembering. Losing herself in their past, both together and apart. A past that hurt just as much when she thou
The morning sun slipped through the curtains, its rays creeping in like a thief. Alexia stirred clumsily, her movements a little stronger than before, as she tried to pull the sheet over herself to block out the light.“Beautiful… I’m so happy to see you waking up! The doctor will be here today for