My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0205

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Valerie had no choice but to follow Marcus’s long strides. When he set his mind to something, there was not changing it. ‘If he wants to lose more sleep, that’s on him, she thought. A few minutes later, they reached the building’s parking lot. Marcus opened the passenger door for her to get in, a gentlemanly gesture she wasn’t quite used to.

Unlike the Palmer family, Marcus didn’t flaunt his wealth. He drove a BMW X6–not exactly modest, but far from the ostentatious luxury cars his Valentian relatives preferred. Marcus had often remarked that such cars didn’t suit him or his life in Hesperia

It was Valerie’s first time riding in his car. She was curious about his music, having only heard what he played when Serenity was with them–always child–friendly songs, Marcus took his role as the doting uncle very seriously. Weekends with Serenity were strictly reserved for her. He would take her to the park, the aquarium, or the zoo, and together they planned outings to Century Park To anyone watching, Marcus might easily be mistaken for her father.

As Marcus slid into the driver’s seat and buckled his seatbelt, Valerie caught sight of his sharp profile, his large hands, and long fingers resting casually on the steering wheel. The streetlights illuminated his face, giving him an air of effortless allure. His slightly disheveled clothing only added to his charm. Valerie felt her cheeks heat up, her palms growing damp. Mentally, she scolded herself. Valerie, what the hell are you thinking?” She forced herself to snap out of it. These thoughts had no place in her mind, no matter how much her dormant libido begged to differ.

rock from the ‘70s and 80s with hints of electronic beats. As they reached Grim

her. The moonlight highlighted her features, and he couldn’t deny how beautiful she looked, even after everything

a lucky man,‘ he mused. Valerie was kind, resilient, and

being left to fend for herself, she had never faltered, never succumbed to despair. Instead, she had kept her composure, worked

The report confirmed what he had already suspected. Valerie’s life was simple and routine mornings spent walking with Serenity, afternoons. shopping for essentials, and evenings

within him, a small but insistent desire to reach out and touch her cheek to wake her. A simple nudge on the shoulder would have sufficed, but

Valerie stirred, her eyes fluttering open as

yet?” she asked sleepily, her voice soft

on, Serene

said with a yawn, stretching again and revealing a graceful