Chapter 0538

“I don’t know, Emma. I don’t understand what you’re asking,” Valerie replied, shrugging helplessly.

“Fine. I’ll tell you,” Emma said, her tone growing sharper I’m going to be blunt, but know that I say this with all the love a mother can give. Okay?”

“Yes…” Valerie murmured, bracing herself.

“Mary, I see a 43–year–old woman, pregnant with twins–boy and a girl, nearly five months along, I see a woman with a husband. And not just any husband–a man in every sense of the word. A man who has supported you in every aspect of your life, through good times and bad. He’s always been there for you, hasn’t he?”

Emma continued, her voice steady yet filled with maternal firmness.

“I see you with a loving and attentive husband–a man who exceeded every expectation left unfulfilled by your first marriage. A man who is, above all, a man, a husband, a father, and a lover. Let’s not forget that these two babies growing inside you didn’t arrive by divine intervention.”

She leaned closer, her gaze piercing.

to act like an adult to catch Maximus’s attention. You’re a grown woman now, Mary. You

moment, placing a

chance. I’ve seen his life, his struggles, and his triumphs until his father took him far away. I know the man. But just because he’s alive doesn’t

breaking with shock. How can you say

I believe you’d have packed your bags and run off with him without a second thought. You wouldn’t have cared about

slightly,

when you were 23. Life didn’t allow you to be together, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? Maybe you weren’t meant to be. Maybe you were destined to meet, to love, and

how do I let him

sighed deeply, her

children, and those of us

leaned forward, her tone growing

Peter’s arms now, you’ll be repeating the cycle of harm Maximus brought Into your life. Do you remember what you endured when Maximus married you while being in love with Alexia? He married you out of obligation, not choice.

1/2

+25 BONUS

Chapter 0538

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255