My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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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.

you came!” she

with emotion. He had never expected to hear those words. In her eyes, he was her father- the only father figure she had ever known in the past

was really going on between Valerie and Mr. Bartz. But Valerie, as always, brushed it off. She was sipping her water slowly, delaying her return to the room to avoid being alone with

honest with me. Is there something going on between you and Mr.

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

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

it’s just friendship–nothing more!” Valerie said nervously, her

the two women headed to the

girl against him. Serenity clung tightly to his elegant shirt with her small hands, nestled against his chest. His face was calm, his usual sharp intensity replaced by

as a father. She couldn’t help but smile

immediately, and he drifted back to

for a moment, debating what to do. There were no empty rooms in the house, and Camille’s bedroom was already full. She glanced at Serenity, who was nestled so snugly against Marcus that leaving her alone with

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