Chapter 0659

“She’s fine in Slovenia,” Peter had assured him. “Celeste is safe. If something happens, it won’t be soon. Focus on the children. Life was preparing you for this, Alden. Maybe that’s why you became a father at such a young age.”

“And my mother?” Alden had asked.

“She’ll be fine, too. She gets her monthly pension, and she knows how to take care of herself. You need to focus on what’s ahead.”

Reluctantly, Alden had accepted the weight of his father’s decision. Initially, he had planned to send Ethan out of the country alone, but now he found himself responsible for the entire group of children–and Serenity.

After a grueling 12–hour flight, the group of Palmer and Bartz family members finally landed in Veligandu, Maldives. Emma and Laura, especially, looked exhausted from the journey, while Serenity’s emotions simmered just below the surface. She glanced at the children, their faces showing confusion and weariness, and quickly composed herself.

Kneeling down, she smiled brightly and said, “Maurice, John, and Ethan, think of this as an early vacation. Look around–it’s beautiful here. I know it’s morning, but if you want to sleep first and explore later, that’s okay too.”

The children nodded, their spirits slightly lifted by her warmth.

Meanwhile, Alden finalized the paperwork for renting a spacious villa, large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably.

hope you and your wife enjoy your time here,” one of the staff said.

you,” Alden replied curtly, taking

wrong. Now, with everyone under one roof and away from Leonardo’s reach, he felt the tension in his chest ease–at least a little.

he recognized Serenity sitting by the edge of the beach, her arms wrapped tightly around her knees. Her silhouette against the moonlit water stirred something in him–an ache, a sense of responsibility.

grabbed a light shirt but left it undone as he walked outside, his footsteps

you doing out here?” Alden asked gently, approaching her.

her tears, trying to

to sit here for a moment,”

“Aren’t you

tired?”

just needed a little time. I’ll go

his strong frame close enough to offer silent support. Reaching out, he draped his arm around her shoulders

turned out this way,” he said softly. “I know how hard it must

Chapter 0659

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