Chapter 0432

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Both men stepped out of the vehicle, walking casually toward the school entrance. Today, Peter seemed more at case, though he’d initially appeared irritated. Something inside him told him that Maximus was telling the truth about the investigation. Theodore had warned him the night before that someone had begun digging into matters related to his supposed death. Peter’s first instinct was to question Maximus, as he was certain that no one from the Bartz family would take any interest in him.

At the gate, Peter greeted his grandson with a warm embrace, lifting the boy in his arms before turning toward Maximus.

“Ethan, there are some people I’d like you to meet,” Peter said calmly to his grandson.

Maximus overheard and couldn’t help but feel a surge of happiness. He was already considering introducing Peter to his family.

“Who, Grandpa?” Ethan asked curiously.

Peter hesitated for a moment, almost as if uncertain, but then continued walking

an ominous, cold aura. Nervous, Adrian reminded himself that if he wanted to win over Laura, he’d have

you should go,” Laura said, her voice filled with worry. “My dad doesn’t like

to talk to your father to explain how I feel,

Laura said softly,

voice cut through the air as

just a friend…”

a ‘friend‘ overnight. Please, go wait

leave this for today. I want your kids to meet my grandson. You’re upset, and it’s better to let it go for now. Cothe on, let’s go.

were convincing enough to extinguish the fire in Maximus’s eyes. He took Laura’s hand and began walking with her and the other kids toward his car. Peter, however, stayed behind for

step in next time. I know exactly how boys your age

who had felt confident moments before, suddenly found himself unnerved. It wasn’t just Maximus’s presence–Peter’s towering frame and icy aura

from a short distance, is mind racing. This felt like a leap of faith toward trusting his brother, but it also served as a test to see if he could truly rely on him. If things didn’t work out,

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