Outside the room where Alden and Peter spoke, Maximus and Magnus stood together, discussing what would happen after the wedding."Have you decided what you’re going to do about Paul and his real father?" Magnus asked, his tone filled with concern."Yes. I talked it over with Lucius and Laura, and we
The church was beautifully decorated, with exquisite white flowers adorning every corner of the place.Everything had been meticulously chosen by Valerie and Laura, who had put great care and effort into those small but meaningful details.There weren’t too many guests, but considering how the story
As Valerie, Marcus, Serenity, and Laura traveled to the church, they all smiled, but each was lost in their own thoughts.Marcus glanced at the rearview mirror and saw his little girl—his Serene—the same one who used to take out her mother’s wedding dress and put it on, saying it was beautiful…A lu
Magnus observed the boy at the table, noticing the young woman holding his hand. He could tell Lucius was overwhelmed and nervous. Smiling, he carried on the conversation as if nothing was happening.“Well, I suppose I’m not exactly a conventional grandfather…! Maximus told me you’re currently livin
Once Diana and the kids disappeared from the room, the others continued with dinner. Maximus didn’t miss the opportunity to tell Laura and Lucius that he wanted to speak with them privately after they finished eating.“Miss Hayward, would you be so kind as to accompany this poor old man for a drink?
Lucius frowned, staring at his father in shock. “Where did this man even come from? How do you know he’s telling the truth?”Maximus sighed, clearly uncomfortable. “He knew your mother, Lucius… He even knew about Paul from the moment he was conceived.”“Dad! How could this even happen? Paul…” Laura
“Maximus…” Lucius muttered, unable to hold his father’s gaze.Maximus pulled his son into his chest and held him tightly.“You have no idea how much I regret putting the company first. You have no idea how much I regret not being there for you… You don’t know how much I envied your grandfathers—they
After seeing Laura’s reaction, Maximus approached his daughter, hugged her, and said, "Sweetheart, I know things look bad. I know what you just found out is shocking, but I don’t want you putting yourself in harm’s way unnecessarily.""No, Dad. We're talking about my brother. Before anything else, I
“And?” Peter asked, giving his full attention to his son.“And I think it’s time to go our separate ways. Please don’t take it the wrong way, but I think it’s time we give ourselves that opportunity.”“Why are you nervous?” Peter asked calmly.“Well… It’s just that we’re a close family. But now you
While everyone was fixing their hair, adjusting their outfits, and making sure everything was in place, the newlyweds stood patiently, wrapped in each other’s arms, smiling. Alden couldn’t stop hugging, kissing, and gazing at the woman who was now officially his wife before God.“Mrs. Palmer…”“Yes,
As everyone gathered in their spots for a big family photo, Marcus was holding little Albert, playing with him, blowing raspberries on his belly, making him squirm with laughter. If there was one thing about Marcus, it was that he was an exemplary father. He played with his kids without caring what
When they arrived at the spot for the family photos, everything was already perfectly arranged. It was incredible—what had once been a small family had now grown into a union of three.At the center stood the newlyweds, happy, smiling, and completely in love. On Alden’s side were Katherine and Peter
Everyone present was lost in their own thoughts, reflecting on the priest’s words—at least until he brought up the subject of the vows."Serenity, Alden, the rings are a symbol of the love and eternal commitment you are promising each other. As you exchange them, may they always remind you of the lo
Peter then turned to the woman beside him, intertwining his fingers with hers. She smiled at him, and that smile filled him with warmth.The boy who had once dreamed of exploring the world, climbing mountains, and living grand adventures no longer needed any of that. Today, all he needed was the wom
The priest spoke about love, and his words resonated differently in the hearts and minds of everyone gathered there."My children, we must remember that true love is not just a fleeting feeling, but rather a conscious decision to care for, respect, and remain faithful to your partner."Love, my dear
"Have I told you that you look absolutely stunning?" Marcus said as he helped his wife out of the car."No, you haven't told me that lately..." Valerie replied with a smile."Well, you look gorgeous, beautiful, and sexy. I don’t think anyone here would believe your real age, and that makes me feel a
On the way to the church, Valerie got lost in thought, replaying the conversation she had with Maximus the day before. It was incredible to see how time had finally managed to calm the unease in both of their hearts.[One day earlier]"Mr. Maximus, there are visitors at the door," the butler said po