[Evans' residence]Maximus drove home after dropping his daughter off. He was exhausted. As soon as he arrived, he parked in the driveway. His father, Magnus, was watching from the living room and immediately noticed that Maximus looked stressed or irritated."Maximus…" he called out from the couch.
[Lucius’s Room]In the room where Lucius was staying, Amanda was indeed with him, pushing boundaries he wasn’t sure he should cross. These were his first days in the home of a grandfather he had only seen for a few seconds.He didn’t want to come off as some hormone-driven teenager sneaking around w
Serenity stood in front of the mirror, gazing at her reflection. She looked stunning. The dress highlighted both her beauty as a woman and the grace of a mother-to-be.Her sister, Laura, was with her, carefully adjusting the final touches to the tiara their mother had crafted with so much love and e
Valerie didn’t say it out loud, but after everything Serenity had told her over time, she couldn’t help but see herself reflected in Laura. She had also been forced to grow up too soon, taking control of her life at a young age.Yes, it was true—she had come from a wealthy family. But in the end, sh
Meanwhile, in one of the church’s rooms where Alden was getting ready, he was surrounded by Peter, Magnus, and Maximus. He looked imposing and confident, fully aware of the step he was about to take.Six years ago, he had married under completely different circumstances.Today, however, he was accom
Once Alden and Peter were alone, they both stood silently by the window. Peter pulled his son into a brief embrace, looking at him with pride before speaking."I know I don’t remember who I’ve been for the past six years by your side, but I do know that you’re a good man. Your mother did an incredib
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
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