My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0219

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[Present day in Westhaven, Valentia)

Valerie felt restless. Marcus had rushed out in a hurry for work, leaving her worried. He hadn’t even changed his clothes, leaving in casual attire, grabbing only his coat, and disappearing like a man possessed.

From a young age, she’d developed the habit of drinking milk when she couldn’t sleep. Following that ritual, she went to the kitchen, poured herself a glass, atid grabbed her shawl before stepping out into the garden. She reclined on the lounge chair by the pool, sipping her milk and thinking back to the day Marcus returned the cameo that had been in the Preston family for generations. One day, it would belong to Serenity when she was older.

[Hesperia, 18 years ago]

After Marcus explained what had happened with Olsen, Valerie felt calmer and slowly gave in to his comforting embrace. Marcus, for his part, felt a sense of relief. He’d been waiting for the right time to talk to her about his past, and without planning, he’d done it. There was only one secret he intended to keep–his slowly unfolding revenge against the Amato family.

After sitting by the lake for a while, Marcus pulled out his phone and called Frederick.

“Frederick, I think you’ll have to go to the meeting alone. I’m taking the day off…”

Frederick immediately understood the situation. He just hoped the pair wouldn’t complicate things for each other. He knew his boss could be stubborn, and from what little he knew of Valerie, she was equally headstrong and prone to impulsive decisions.

go to that meeting! You can’t miss it you’re closing the contract with them,” Valerie said, worried about

matter. What really matters is right here, beside me,” Marcus replied, gazing into

“Marcus… thank you for what you’re doing today.” She smiled

I have something to give you.

“Marcus, but-”

take

“Alright!”

and he began driving toward his house. Valerie had never been there before. At work, no one knew where Marcus lived–they all assumed he had penthouse in Altavista. She was stunned when they arrived at an elegant white house with

snapping her out

beautiful!” Valerie

years ago, right after we reconnected. I wanted a place to settle down where I could visit Serenity.

such a lovely and

come and stay here

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inviting her to live

come to the study. I have something to give you!”