My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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[The present, Westhaven]

“That pizza was delicious!” Valerie said, feeling content with a full belly.

The two of them stepped outside to sit at the small garden table.

“Love, I noticed you were very quiet during lunch,” Marcus said, intrigued. “That’s not like you–you’re usually talking non–stop!”

“I don’t know,” Valerie admitted. “Lately, I’ve had this strange feeling of unease in my chest. It’s hard to explain, but when you asked earlier about how we found each other again, I felt the same tightness.”

“What do you mean? Explain,” Marcus said, leaning closer with concern.

“When I went back to Hesperia, I felt this way every single day. I always had a lump in my throat, like something bad could happen at any moment. I worried constantly about my daughter. And now, even though that little girl is a grown woman, I still feel it from time to time.”

think you’ll ever tell Serenity about her biological

father’s name was Peter. She doesn’t

said gently, “you know I’ve always supported you. But in this case, I don’t think it’s wise to keep hiding her father’s family from her. I’m about to start working there, and I’ll make sure you get back what’s rightfully yours. Don’t you think she

without thinking things through. I trust that Maximus would never harm his niece, but Alexia… she’s capable of anything. That woman could do a lot

kissing the top of her head. “Sometimes I think it might’ve been better to let her go to Japan like she wanted.”

just want to

been safer for her to

Palmers. She

listen, I don’t want to stress you out.

not to worry, and then you go and say

love,” Marcus replied with a teasing smile, “don’t get mad. I just want to prepare you for reality–I don’t want to sugarcoat things.” He hugged her tighter and kissed

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