Chapter 0609

“Can we?” Valerie asked softly, her voice trembling with vulnerability.

“Yes. Yes, we can…” Marcus replied, his voice filled with certainty.

They surrendered to a moment they had both longed for but thought might never happen again.

[At Maximus’s house]

In Laura’s room, she and Serenity sat cross–legged on the bed, talking animatedly like two excited girls at a sleepover.

“Serenity, do you think your plan will work?” Laura asked, her brow furrowed with concern.

“I hope so, Laura… I really hope so.”

“I don’t know your parents, but if this idea came to you, it must be good.”

but they’re both so stubborn. My mom has a strong personality, but seeing Peter again threw her off–it’s like she’s a little girl again. My dad is a good man, but his jealousy clouds his judgment. He doesn’t think things through and makes impulsive

you really

together, and my dad was carrying a giant bag

devil!” Laura teased, giggling.

to make her think I was abandoning her. But I had no other choice. It was either this or continue watching them pretend everything’s fine when it’s

long will you

didn’t I? That’s what I’m going to do. Don’t think you’re just

“I feel so much happier with you here. It makes me feel calmer. My dad is amazing, but I needed someone I could talk to about… everything. No offense to him–I love him so much–but there are things I can only share

a rush of affection for Laura, her newfound sister. It was a strange but beautiful realization. Serenity had grown up with a loving family, yet discovering she had a sister filled her with

about Laura’s life before they met had broken Serenity’s heart. Despite everything, Laura was a sweet, kind girl, far removed from Alexia’s shadow. If anything, Laura reminded Serenity

study, his thoughts drifting between the present and the past. Having his children under one roof, even temporarily, brought him a strange sense of peace. But there was a lingering sadness: Lucius, the boy he had

and Mary. He had loved that

Chapter 0009

on the files Marcus had shared–the infamous 12 folders. It was time to act. His father had yet to surface,

Maximus dialed Matthew.

you

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