My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0383

Valerie and Marcus arrived home after a short flight. She had been longing to get back and hug her children. As difficult as it would be, she knew she needed to have an honest conversation with her daughter. Just as she had opened up to Marcus, she now needed to explain everything to her daughter, lay her heart bare, and reveal the reasons for keeping the truth hidden.

As she crossed the threshold of the house, she called out warmly:

“My loves… I missed you so much, but I’m home now!”

What Valerie didn’t expect was to find her daughter with a bruise on her face. Confusion and alarm gripped her, and she rushed over to Serenity and John. For a brief moment, she shot Marcus a sharp, questioning look.

“My girl, what happened? Who did this to you? Marcus, why didn’t you tell me anything?”

“Love… it was an unfortunate incident, but we’re already handling it. I didn’t want to worry you. Yesterday, when it happened, we went to the doctor. She’s on medication now…”

“Wasn’t the security team on duty?” Valerie asked, examining the bruise on Serenity’s mouth.

“We’re still gathering all the evidence, but Serenity was taken by Lucius. Our security was compromised, but I promise it won’t happen again. Both Lucius and Leonardo have vanished, but I’m hunting them down–even under bridges if I have to.”

can I

won’t happen again. Our kids are safe, and I don’t think we’ll see those two anytime soon. I’ve already frozen

a sleepy voice from the

it home last night. I’m here now–I just needed some fresh air.

it when you don’t come home. It’s dangerous to be out,” Emma said, concern

It won’t happen again,” Valerie assured her, lifting little John into her

man doing?” she asked, kissing

had such an interesting day at school I really like it

kind to him, just like your

Slovenia! I looked it up on my globe–it’s

to fly to get

tease your brother,”

coffee and milk for dinner. That evening, the whole family finally enjoyed some much–needed warmth, laughter, and conversation. Later, as Marcus took John to bathe and get ready for bed, Valerie saw an opportunity to speak privately

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