My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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.”

got your act together and spoke from the heart. And now, look–you’ve been

[The past, Hesperia]

in Marivale was wonderful. Marcus had upgraded their accommodations to a 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 details she’d never seen before, her

Serenity even caught him kissing her mom twice and hugging her another time. She’d seen parents at the park de

by, and on Sunday night, they returned to Valerie’s house. Marcus carried a sleepy Serenity in his arms, tucked her into her bed, covered her with a blanket, and kissed her forehead before leaving the room. Valerie was sitting with Camille in the

to spend the night with him, but he dismissed the idea. It would be presumptuous, and besides who would watch Serenity?

her by the waist

you tomorrow. Think about what I said,” he whispered as

The weekend had been perfect, almost like they were truly a family. And

in bed reflecting on the weekend. This is what it must feel like to have a family. For so long, his focus had

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little girl had become a priority, and now, after taking a step forward

noticed Valerie’s distracted state and

out of it since Saturday morning. Did something happen?” she

Camille! Nothing’s wrong.”