Chapter 0741

“Since Marcus came into my life–despite how different we were–he’s always demanded more of me than I thought I could give. He’s always believed in my abilities, never limited me, always taught me something new, and constantly pushed me to be better.

“When we saw each other again, Marcus accepted Serenity as his own daughter–not just because she was the daughter of his best friend, but because he needed it too. He became a present father in Serenity’s life.

“Do you know how I realized he was the one I could start a few life with?”

“No, tell me.”

“Because of Serenity. She loves him. He met her when she was two and a half, and from then on, he took on the role of her father. He protected her, cared for her, and made her feel safe. He taught her to be brave and independent.

“I started falling for him when we began working together. He was demanding and intense. At first, I didn’t fully understand why. But when I saw the weight of his responsibilities, I got it. I admired him for it. Over time, that barrier between us began to dissolve.

always had stories for her, encouraged her to excel in everything she did. They think I

connection to his life–that’s a man worth knowing. For a long time, I resisted

then why do you feel guilty for loving

found out, and since then, our trust has been

caught up in the illusion of him being alive. I forgot my vows. I forgot everything. I let guilt drive me, and

still comes to see you. That should mean something, don’t you think?”

how sure he is

feeling guilty for building your life. It’s been 20 years since you let go of Maximus and Peter. Whatever the reasons were, that’s a lifetime ago. You can’t keep punishing yourself for loving the man you’re with

for a moment, unable to argue with that

I said earlier, it’s time to close some chapters. I think you’ve already done that

Peter,

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