My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0606

Serenity’s voice softened, her emotions spilling into her words, “I grew up believing Peter was my father. When ! met him, I let everything out–I talked to him, and then I let him go. It wasn’t fair to me, to him, or to Dad, And let’s not even get started on Maximus, who didn’t even know I existed until now.”

“Did you meet Peter? You know him?” Valerie asked, her voice tinged with surprise and unease.

“Yes… I ran into him by accident. He asked me not to tell you. He didn’t want to cause all of this. And now I understand why–he knows you, Mom. He knows how far you can go.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“It wasn’t my decision–it was his. So don’t start blaming the.”

“I’m not blaming you, but I’m asking because it feels like everyone thinks I can’t handle it. And now, you too.”

“Mom… it’s over. Forget it. He’s far away now.”

“Serenity, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to react that way…‘

“Well, now I see why Dad gets upset with you. Just mentioning Peter changes you completely. Valerie, you need help–not from us, but from someone who can truly help you. You can’t keep going like this. Use the time I’m giving you to reflect and seek support. If you don’t, I promise you, our family will break apart.”

“Sweetie…”

and I couldn’t just leave without

needed to discuss with her father. Not now, though–it wasn’t the time or place. But Valerie needed psychological help. She

life with a woman he had met at Ethan’s school–the very same teacher who had saved John during the accident. That detail she chose to withhold from her mother. Valerie wasn’t ready to hear it, and Serenity didn’t want to imagine what her

Serenity headed toward the door, she spotted Marcus and John playing in the garden. John’s face lit up with a wide smile. Both turned to look at her, and she walked over pulling John

care of your friend?” John asked,

in a few days, okay?” she

“Okay!”

you explain why you’re leaving?” Marcus asked,

her cheek.

think about. She can’t be alone, and you can’t pretend nothing’s wrong. She needs

dear…

Π

Dad. I love you both so much. I’m

Chapter 0606

family here too, young lady,”