Chapter 0181

[The present, Madrid]

After a long conversation between Maximus and Serenity, he signaled for the bill. It was getting late, and he didn’t want her walking alone through the streets of Madrid after dark. Just as he turned to flag the waiter, Serenity snapped a photo. Maximus didn’t notice until she showed it to him.

“Do you like it?” Serenity asked, her eyes full of anticipation.

“Why did you take a photo of me?” Maximus asked, clearly uncomfortable. He wasn’t a fan of such things.

“Well, I thought you had a great angle–it’s natural, you know? Usually, I just sense when it’s the right moment, and I capture it. That’s what happened with you. You’re a good–looking man, Maximus Palmer, but I think you’re trying too hard to see yourself as old.”

give it back,” he said seriously. “I don’t like people taking

I haven’t done

he just couldn’t push back against this young woman. Sure, she reminded him

enjoyed during their conversation were starting to hit her. When the dizziness grew stronger, she grabbed onto Maximus’s arm for support. Seeing this, he concluded she was tipsy and decided

into the passenger seat. Serenity felt embarrassed–she’d never drunk so much during a single meal before. But what was done

think the wine wasn’t such a

Chamartin. It’s relatively close to here,” she said, slurring

Maximus said, sounding more like a parent

Serenity mumbled, fumbling with the strap.

Let’s get you home,” he said, noticing how her eyes were already closing as sleep overtook

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