My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Serenity had been born from a tragic love story. Her early years were tough, though she was too young to remember most of it. As she grew older, one constant memory stood out–Marcus. To her, he had always been her father. Even though her mother, determined to keep Peter’s memory alive, had shared part of the story with her, Serenity knew her biological father was buried in Valentia. Her mother was all she had, but she often dreamed that one day Marcus would officially become her dad.

Life changed drastically after her mother married Marcus. They moved out of the old neighborhood, and Serenity missed her little playmates. But at five years old, having a dad was her biggest dream come true. To Marcus, Serenity became the apple of his eye. Years passed, and when adolescence hit, her shifting moods occasionally led to clashes with her mother. Marcus often had to mediate their arguments. Sometimes their family dynamic was chaotic; other times, it was filled with love. Then her baby brother came along, and everything shifted. Serenity naturally took on the role of protective older

sister.

like relying on her allowance. Using what Marc her, she’d buy and resell candy on the sly. On more than one occasion, the school summoned Marcus to address the same problem: Serenity was selling candy toys, or jewelry she made in her mother’s workshop.

secret from Valerie. He knew that if her mother found out he’d been called to

age, she was a natural at business. She helped her mother formalize her workshop into a legitimate business and managed its finances. Before Valerie made any major investment, she would consult Serenity, who would analyze the numbers and decide if it was worth it. Recognizing her talent, Marcus suggested she study International Business. She agreed and was in her fourth

loved taking and editing pictures. Moving to Valentia gave her an opportunity to sell her photos to advertising companies. In her free time, she would sneak away to capture memorable moments, selling

Valerie worried about her constant escapades. Balancing university with her photography projects wasn’t easy. Serenity was a good student, but the

a close friend of Valerie’s who occasionally visited their home. Marcus eventually convinced Valerie to

wanted to visit Paris. She knew it was a

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