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To avoid the overwhelming media presence outside the courthouse, Moriarty arranged for the Bartz, Palmer, and Evans families to leave through the back exit. He still had plenty of work ahead of him–the trial had shaken the entire country—but for a man like him, this was just another day at the office.

From a distance, Valerie spotted Peter. For a brief moment, she considered saying something, but she quickly dismissed the thought. It wouldn’t be appropriate. Things between her and Marcus were going well, and if they wanted to strengthen their marriage, they needed to avoid any misunderstandings—not just for themselves but for their entire family. They had been separated for far too long. Without another glance, she got into Marcus’s car, and they left immediately:

Meanwhile, Peter, Maximus, and their partners got into an SUV that Magnus had arranged to take them Magnus himself stayed behind at the courthouse with Vincent–they had things to discuss–so he didn’t accompany them but made sure they got away from the public eye safely.

le.

Since stepping down from the witness stand, Peter had been battling a severe headache. He didn’t want to worry anyone, so he kept quiet. But when he could no longer bear it, he leaned his head against Celeste’s shoulder. Her scent calmed him. Just having her close soothed him.

It wasn’t until that moment that Celeste noticed something was wrong–Peter was burning up.

“Peter? Are you okay?” she asked, gently caressing his face.

He didn’t respond.

A wave of panic washed over her.

won’t wake up–he’s burning with fever!” she cried, her

in front of them, turned

Brother, answer

He was fine just a few minutes ago! He only rested his head on my shoulder, and that’s when I noticed he had a

be fine,” Maximus reassured her, though his own anxiety was evident. Then, turning to the driver, he ordered, “Take us to the hospital–now!” His

arrived at the hospital where Dr. Wagner, the doctor who had always handled

out, using all his strength

the emergency room, where

Wagner’s patient,” one of them called out. Within moments, Wagner himself arrived, quickly assessing the situation as they wheeled Peter into the

the hallway, waiting for any update

seen him with Peter before.

this, Maximus quickly stepped in. “His wife is here,” he

was important to Peter. Maximus understood that. So, in a way, he had

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only relaxed

how is my brother?” Maximus asked,

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