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
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
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
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
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
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,
“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
Finally, the whole family took their places, and the photo was taken. Everyone smiled for five seconds until the flash went off.Amid applause and hugs, the families gathered there began making their way to the reception area.Valerie, smiling, walked hand in hand with her husband, each carrying the
Maximus had come to understand something important—so much of what makes a family strong lies in its core: the father and the mother. He'd seen it with his own eyes, experienced it with his father, and once with his grandmother. After a long, yet somehow short, time lingering around the table, the
After several hugs and a strange sense of emptiness, Lucius and Amanda left the house. Lucius started driving, knowing he still had to get home—he hadn't said goodbye to his siblings, his father, or the grandfather he'd just met.Time was ticking. Through the rearview mirror, he caught a glimpse of
The week had flown by, and Lucius and Amanda were getting everything ready to head back to New Zealand. Their time in Valentia had been amazing. This visit had given them a lot of good memories, but it was time to return to university.Maximus and the others were hoping they could visit during the
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