Chapter 0621

Maximus glanced at the time on one of his watches and realized he was already running late. He quickly grabbed the outfit his daughter had meticulously picked out for him and even put on the cologne she’d chosen. When he stepped out of the dressing room, he had an audience–both of his daughters were sitting on the bed, their grayish -blue–green eyes widening as they took in the sight of their father.

“Dad! You look so handsome!” said the green–eyed blonde with enthusiasm.

“Maximus, see? You’ve shaved a few years off,” added the blue–eyed daughter with a smirk.

Both of them were beaming and watching him expectantly,

“Come on, Dad, do a little spin. It’s been ages since I’ve seen you like this–I can’t even remember when! I have to see what the future grandpa of my baby will look like. You!! be as handsome as Uncle Peter,” said Laura, grinning

from ear to ear.

“Hey… Are you saying I’m not handsome now?”

“You are, but… you looked a little outdated,” Laura teased, smiling mischievously.

“All right, all right, off to bed with you two! I’ve got to get going if I want to make it on time,” said Maximus, unable to bear his daughters‘ scrutiny any longer.

five–year–olds. We’re staying right here,” said Serenity, clearly amused at seeing the normally imposing man squirm under their

Maximus said, grabbing his car keys and rushing

the garden, chatting for a long while. Their father was the

you

believe we encouraged him to go out with someone. Mom

parents didn’t get along,

that. But when Dad found out wasn’t ‘his‘ daughter, he changed. Things got tough. for a while. I’m happy now, but believe me, there was a rough patch. Honestly, I’m so grateful you came into our lives,” Laura said, staring at

feel alone again. I’ll always be here for you and the boys. I love my family, but you guys are my family

a year full of emotions and changes for both

drove, his thoughts drifted back to the two girls in his room. Now that he thought about it, he’d always been struck by how much they resembled Catherine. Yet, the truth was they shared no

with one blue eye and one green. Her daughters had inherited her striking beauty. Maximus used to think their looks came solely from their mothers, but now, knowing who Magnus’s mother was, it was clear where their

He had one minute to

wouldn’t be an exception. H

at the Aegis

I!” replied Maximus, circling the structure.

Just as he remembered, she barely wore makeup, only a striking carmine lipstick. She was dressed in an emerald–green dress and a beige coat. Even in heels, she was still small compared

exclaiming, “Maximus! It’s been so long! You’re still the same handsome gentleman I met.”

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