My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0206

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They both entered the house, and Camille greeted them with a knowing smile, though Valerie didn’t notice it.

“Good evening, Mr. Bartz! Serene is fast asleep, but please, go see her–she’s in her room,” Camille said, pointing to Valerie’s bedroom.

Valerie, needing to collect herself, went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Having Marcus in her home made her uncharacteristically nervous and clumsy, especially when he played the role of a protective father to her daughter.

Marcus carefully turned the doorknob and stepped inside the room shared by Valerie and Serenity. A soft glow from a moon–shaped lamp illuminated the space with a warm light. On the bed, Serenity lay sprawled out, her blanket kicked off as usual. She had a habit of discarding any covers, so Valerie always made sure she wore warm pajamas and cozy socks to keep her from catching a cold.

Sitting gently on the edge of the bed, Marcus brushed a hand across Serenity’s cheek. She stirred, so he quickly pulled his hand back. Serenity’s eyes fluttered open, and she suddenly sat up, rubbing her eyes.

she

those words. In her eyes, he was her father- the only father figure she had ever known in the past year and a half. His gaze softened as he looked

help but wonder what was really going on between Valerie and Mr. Bartz. But Valerie, as always, brushed it off. She was sipping her water

honest with me. Is there something going on between you and Mr. Bartz?” Camille asked in a low voice, her

even think that? You know I’m not looking for anything like that!” Valerie replied, nearly

that something is going on. I’m just telling you what

Valerie

headed

had fallen asleep on one side of the bed, one arm cradling the tiny girl against him. Serenity clung tightly to his elegant shirt with her small hands, nestled

couldn’t help but smile

grabbed her wrist. She froze, but his grip loosened almost immediately, and he drifted back to sleep. She set his glasses

was already full. She glanced at Serenity, who

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