Being in the park with his now-adult daughter brought back so many memories. He thought about her early interactions with her mother. He remembered how hard it had been to earn Valerie’s trust, how difficult it had been just to get her to let him near Serenity. His wife had been strong, independent,
Two days before Serenity and Alden’s wedding, Maximus was wandering through the exclusive boutiques in Valeria, trying to find the perfect gift for his daughter and nephew. No matter how hard he thought about it, he had no idea what to buy.Since Lucius’s arrival two days ago, Laura and the kids had
"Mr. Maximus, has that refreshed your memory, or do I need to continue detailing the real events?""Mr. Legrand, I don’t understand… What exactly is your interest in Alexia—my wife?""Well, I have something of great importance to tell you. Actually, two things, Mr. Evans."First: I regret to inform
"So that was her final wish?" Maximus asked, surprised."Yes. That’s exactly why I’m here and not at the movies looking for your son." Pierre’s words made it clear—he knew Paul’s every move."Alexia—my wife—caused a lot of harm. To my children, she’s been dead for a long time. So why would you sudde
After finally agreeing to let Paul have some contact with his biological father, Maximus had a lot to think about. There were conversations he needed to have with Laura and Lucius, but for now, he didn’t know how to shake the anxious feeling settling in his chest.Without much thought, he pulled out
Maximus sat back down, his eyes drifting over the countless wedding dresses displayed around the boutique. And then, two images flashed through his mind—his daughter, Laura. Would she ever experience this? Would she ever get married? And then, Diana…He silently reprimanded himself. Diana had always
Maximus looked distressed, unable to shake the thought of losing his son. Just imagining Paul leaving his side was enough to break his heart."I need to talk to Lucius and Laura…" he muttered, voicing his thoughts."Lucius? Wait—wasn’t he… missing?" Serenity asked, surprised.Memories of their first
As Maximus spoke with Serenity, an idea suddenly came to him."Alright, I don’t want to overwhelm you with my problems anymore. I want to take you somewhere," he said, standing up from the bench."Where?" Serenity asked, intrigued."My old house.""The one you lived in before everything with Leonard
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
"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