My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0588

Maximus eventually appeared, carrying Maurice in his arms, with Paul walking beside him. Both boys looked sheepish, but their expressions quickly changed to that of ravenous dinosaurs upon seeing the food on the table. Without a word or greeting, they dove into their plates.

“See, kids? The food’s delicious,” Matthew said, glancing at them. “Where were you two?”

“Watching TV… You were right,” Maximus said, crossing his arms. “Now then, don’t you think you should say hello? Alden and Serenity are here.”

“Hi, Alden,” they both said without looking up from their plates.

“And Serenity?” Maximus asked, raising an eyebrow.

“She’s family–she doesn’t count,” Maurice said casually, mouth half–full.

Serenity felt a strange mix of emotions. She hadn’t expected her brothers to view her that way, but it gave her an unexpected sense of belonging. It felt good, though a pang of guilt lingered. Things at home were a mess, yet here, she felt comfortable, as if she wanted to escape from her own reality.

A while later, Alden and Serenity left Maximus’s house. Ever the gentleman, Alden opened the door of his luxurious car for her before slipping into the driver’s seat himself. Putting on his sunglasses, he started the and turned to her.

you!

want to go to the university or back

wait. My classes are over. Honestly, I didn’t want to say this in front of Maximus, but I was worried about

each other. I didn’t go to the office today, and like you, I’m not eager to go home. My son is upset with me, and I don’t want to make things worse. I know it sounds like an excuse,

asked, changing the subject.

Slovenia. He’s with Celeste, his

has a girlfriend?” Serenity asked, surprised.

with him to look after her. In the five years I’ve lived with him, this is the first time I’ve seen him act like this.

and now my mom is confused. It’s caused a lot of fights between her and my dad. Last night, my dad left with a suitcase, and this morning John asked where he was… We didn’t know what to say, so we told him Dad was

I get it,” Alden

Serenity asked.

your mother because his mere presence would change too much. Now I see what he meant. Peter isn’t a bad person, Serenity. He’s a good father–strict and tough, but kind at

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