Chapter 0787

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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.

burning with fever!” she cried,

in front of them, turned around immediately.

Brother, answer me!”

minutes ago! He only rested his head on my shoulder, and that’s

her, though his own anxiety was evident. Then, turning to the driver, he ordered, “Take us to the hospital–now!” His voice was sharp and urgent.

hospital where Dr. Wagner, the doctor who

as the SUV stopped, Maximus jumped out, using all his strength to pull

into the emergency room, where paramedics immediately attended to them.

Wagner himself arrived, quickly assessing the situation as

hallway, waiting for any update on his

him with Peter before.

“His

in a way, he had to bend

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did her best to calm him down, but Maximus only relaxed when Dr. Wagner finally stepped out of the emergency room.

is my brother?” Maximus asked,

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