My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Chapter 0313

Chapter 0313

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Valerie froze as Serenity’s voice broke the tension in the room. Turning to face her daughter, she tried to compose herself, wiping her hands on a towel to buy a moment. Marcus’s sharp gaze moved between the two women, sensing the undercurrent of unease.

“They want us to g go to Palmer Group,” Marcus replied evenly, though his eyes were fixed on Valerie. “Maximus has called a meeting of all the shareholders, and Matthew specifically requested that you and your mother attend.”

Serenity frowned, confusion evident on her face. “Why would he want us there? I’m not a shareholder, and neither is Mom.”

Valerie jumped in quickly, eager to deflect the conversation “Exactly, Serenity. It doesn’t make any sense. Besides, you have classes, and we shouldn’t disrupt your studies for something unnecessary.”

Marcus leaned back against the counter, his arms crossed, observing his wife’s attempts to steer the conversation “Tha

what your mother thinks, but I believe it might be more significant. This could be Maximus’s way of formally returning something that belongs to the two of you. After all, your connection to the Palmer family hasn’t been completely severed.”

tighten. Marcus’s words were logical, but they missed the deeper complexities of the situation–truths she wasn’t ready to admit. “We

are

think it’s necessary to get involved in anything related to them

out. I mean, if it’s. something important, we’ll regret not going. And if it’s nothing,

has point. I understand why you might be reluctant, but avoiding this could make

they didn’t understand the emotional weight this carried for her. The very idea of walking back into

go, but Serenity–only if it doesn’t

Mom. I’ll work something out

approached Valerie, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. “Thank you for considering this, my

knew this meeting wasn’t going to be as simple as Marcus and Serenity believed. The truths waiting to be uncovered could shatter the fragile

sitting by the window, staring out at the garden. Marcus had gone

into?” she whispered to herself. Her mind replayed the moment Maximus kissed her, the guilt clawing at her heart. She had tried to bury the memory, but now, with the impending meeting, it felt like

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Would Marcus finally piece together the

she wanted to protect her family, Valerie couldn’t shake the feeling that she was on the edge

a word, Valerie stepped forward

not going anywhere, sweetie. You need to focus on university.”