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

he wanted to win over Laura, he’d have to swallow

“My dad doesn’t like you much, and I’m afraid he might say something

Adrian replied confidently. “I like you. If I need to talk to your father to explain how I feel, I will. I want him to know this isn’t just a whim.”

softly, looking

about yesterday?” Maximus’s voice cut through the air as he approached, his tone sharp and his

just a friend…”

Please, go wait in

Erhan still in his arms, placed a hand on his brother’s shoulder. “Maximus, calm down,” he said in a soothing tone. “L’s leave this for today.

in Maximus’s eyes. He took Laura’s hand and began walking with her and the other kids toward his car. Peter, however,

you. Don’t expect me to step in next time. I know exactly how boys your age think. Don’teven think about playing games with that girl. Her

himself unnerved. It wasn’t just Maximus’s presence–Peter’s towering frame and icy aura sent an

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, Peter knew he and his family could always move away and

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