Chapter 0213

[Present day]

Frederick noticed that his friend and boss, Marcus, was smiling as they drove to pick up Serenity. He considered. Ignoring it but decided it was better to clarify the reason behind that grin. With Marcus, you could never be too sure–it could just as easily be about his family as about plotting Palmer’s downfall

“I see something amused you,” Frederick said nervously.

“You mentioned earlier when Valerie got mad at me. I’ve tried to forget that embarrassing incident, but today I remembered exactly what happened. Do you remember it? Marcus asked, his tone casual.

“How could I forget? You were a wreck, not thinking straight,” Frederick replied, feeling relieved it wasn’t anything serious.

Marcus turned and gave him a cold glare.

“That’s not funny! I was going through a rough time then. For a moment, I thought everything was over before it

even started.”

from the heart. And now, look–you’ve been married for

[The past, Hesperia]

luxurious bungalow with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living/dining area–ensuring the three of them could enjoy the weekend comfortably. Serenity, though still young, felt like she was living a dream. Her dad and mom were both there with her, and she couldn’t ask for anything more. She noticed little

at the park de things like that, and it made her happy.

with a blanket, and kissed her forehead before leaving the room. Valerie was sitting with Camille in the living room when Marcus came out. Camille

wrestled with the urge to ask her to spend the night with him, but he dismissed the idea. It would be presumptuous, and besides who would watch Serenity? Camille had already been

took her by the waist and kissed her before she

about what I said,” he whispered as he stepped

expected that goodbye kiss, and now she had a lot to think about. The weekend had been perfect, almost like they were truly a family. And maybe, just maybe, that wasn’t such a bad thing–especially when she saw how happy

in La Condesa, took a shower, and lay in bed reflecting on the weekend. This is what it must feel like to have a family. For so long, his focus had been on

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little girl had become a priority, and now, after taking a step forward with Valerie, both of them were his priorities. The weekend

Valerie’s distracted state and

seemed out of it since Saturday morning. Did something happen?” she asked, suspecting

Nothing’s wrong.”

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