Chapter 0348

Maximus arrived at the cemetery before Marcus. Without waiting for additional security, he entered and headed straight to the specified location, his heart in his throat. He had no idea who had called him, but the voice had felt familiar. Serenity was with this mysterious individual, and he couldn’t leave her alone for another minute.

As he approached the spot where Peter’s remains rested, he froze at the sight of a familiar silhouette. ‘It’s Peter! He’s alive!‘ was the first thought that came to his mind. The man standing there was meticulously arranging flowers on the grave. Overcome with doubt, Maximus spoke

“Peter…? Is that you?”

The man at the grave turned along with Serenity. It was then that she realized who the stranger reminded her of.

had recently come across a photograph of the man she had always believed was her father. Turning to look at an again, she immediately ran toward Maximus.

“Maximus!” Serenity cried as she rushed into his arms.

“My girl! Are you okay? What happened to your lip?” Maximus asked, holding her face and scanning her intently.

“I’m fine! He helped me!” Serenity said, glancing at the man who hadn’t moved a muscle, seemingly unaffected by Maximus’s presence.

no one could confirm he was Peter’s son. Maximus had known little about his brother’s personal life, aside from Serenity, whose mother was Mary. Their

asked, his voice firm yet laced with doubt.

young man removed his hand from the plaque and turned to face them. His rimless glasses revealed striking gray eyes. Dressed elegantly in dark clothing, he exuded the unmistakable bearing of a Palmer. Maximus felt as

childhood flooded Maximus’s mind: playing in the garden, sleepovers, and childhood mischief. It was impossible.

haven’t introduced myself,” Alden

face.

holding Serenity, exclaimed,

Alden, pulling him into a tight embrace. The young man heard Maximus begin to sob. After a moment, Maximus stepped back to study Alden’s face. It was as if life had given him a chance to

uncle embraced him. Of all the scenarios he had envisioned, he never Imagined this kind of reception from Maximus. His mother had told him that Peter and

years?your name? How old

with questions, all while cupping Alden’s

should let go of me first…” Alden replied, looking at Maximus with a mix of disbelief and amusement. “Yes, you’re right! It’s just… you look

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