My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0513

Marcus rested his elbows on the desk and buried his face in his hands, frustration coursing through him.

“How long have you known?”

“You’re confirming it for me now. I just needed to verify my suspicions.”

“Camille, please… don’t say anything about this.”

“Why, Marcus? Why are you keeping this secret for that man? If he didn’t have the courage to approach her years ago, why should you have to carry this burden too?”

“It’s complicated….”

“No, Marcus. By lying to your wife about something this serious, you’re betraying her trust as well. I know Valerie’s a bit sensitive right now, but she’s strong. You need to tell her the truth. Don’t take on guilt that isn’t yours. If that man doesn’t have the will to speak to her, that’s on him, not you. But you—this is your responsibility.

think news like this

for years? You weren’t always there for her. You came back into her life when Palomita was two and a half. How do you think she managed those years without you?

six months old. Do you think her world fell apart because she was completely alone? She still managed to push forward. She was young back then and, sure, she wasn’t used to the real world after living a life without financial worries. But she worked, raised her daughter alone, and stood strong. She didn’t have a mother, aunt,

“Yes, but-”

her the truth, or it’s going to blow up in your face.

I be honest with you?”

to

him twice. Even though she doubts what she saw, I’ve seen her reaction, and I’m terrified she’ll leave me. I’m afraid she’ll forget everything we’ve built and leave me. Peter

dear…” Camille said, her voice

The strong, imposing man now seemed small and fragile. Though not her son by blood, Marcus had always cared for her and her daughters, and she had come to think of him as one of her own. Seeing him like this broke her

between Valerie and Peter was a long time ago. Yes, seeing someone who looks like him stirs up old feelings, but that doesn’t mean she’ll

loves and adores you. But she and that man need closure for what they shared. He disappeared suddenly, and she never had the chance to say goodbye

been good with him—not because he wouldn’t have provided for her,