My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0161

[Back to the present]

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Marcus arrived at the plaza where Valerie was waiting for him, sitting on a bench and enjoying a delicious ice cream. Despite the years they had spent together, his wife never ceased to amaze him. She could go from being a poised, sophisticated woman to a playful, childlike version of herself in an instant -one of the many traits that had made Marcus fall head over heels in love with her. Though it had taken nearly two years for them to be together, they were now an unshakable couple.

Approaching quietly, Marcus snuck up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Valerie let out a small yelp, nearly dropping her ice cream.,

“Hello, love. Did you find anything?”

“Yes, actually,” she replied, smiling. “I was just waiting for you to see it while I enjoyed this ice cream.” “Well, let’s not waste any more time, then.”

As they walked, Marcus casually mentioned, “By the way, I’ve already submitted the necessary paperwork for your jewelry business. The marketing department will handle everything. I think more than a few people are going to be surprised when they meet you.”

Valerie paused mid–bite, stunned. “I’ve been waiting for years for this moment! My daughter and I suffered for two years, even though she had every right to a better life.”

Marcus had already told Valerie about his family’s deep ties to the Palmer empire, dating back to when the Bartzs had founded the company. But Catherine had kept this from her, and Peter had never lived long enough to tell her.

“Oh, and one more thing,” Marcus added, a sly smile spreading across his face. “We’re having dinner with them tonight.”

Valerie froze, a piece of ice cream still in her mouth. “What? Marcus, don’t you think that’s a bit… sudden?”

here–and that you’re not alone. Besides, Maximus’s already been digging into our lives. I don’t want him snooping any further.”

but… I don’t have anything to wear! Everything’s still packed, and-”

find you something perfect,” Marcus said with

the perfect dress for Valerie. After browsing several stores, they settled on a stunning black

wife, who just hours ago had been enjoying an ice cream like a carefree

look incredible,” he whispered into her ear. “I doubt that

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cheeks turning a deep shade of crimson. “Marcus, calm down! We have a dinner to

Marcus said, chuckling.

a mischievous smile. “You just want to take advantage of the fact

If not

a scoundrel. Let’s go before we’re late,”

entranced by her beauty: her soft, glowing skin, her perfectly proportioned curves, and her youthful face. Despite having two children, she

seats at the reserved table. Marcus ordered two glasses of wine while they waited for Maximus to arrive. Valerie, with her back to the entrance, preferred not to see Maximus approach–let alone

conversation, laughing as they reminisced about past adventures. Suddenly, Marcus’s tone

just arrived… alone.”

stomach, making her wine taste bitter.” Marcus… could you

“Of course,”

signaling the