My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0892

After the tense moments upstairs, Diana and Celeste finally left the bedroom. Talking to Diana had helped Celeste relax a little, though deep down, she knew this was going to be a long night. Her heart told her so—and it never failed her.

As they made their way down the grand staircase toward the main entrance, the doorbell rang. The butler immediately went to open it.

By instinct, Celeste reached for Diana's hand and squeezed it. Her eyes locked onto the massive, finely carved wooden door, her pulse quickening as she watched a tall, striking, and undeniably elegant woman step inside.

She didn't need anyone to introduce her.

Neither did Diana.

Every woman in that house instantly knew who she was.

Katherine Ivanoff had arrived.

Even with the years, her beauty remained breathtaking-refined and almost overwhelming. The fiery red hair she once had was gone, replaced by a sleek golden blonde that complemented her fair skin perfectly.

She carried herself with natural grace. Her face was delicate yet sharp, her features perfectly balanced-high cheekbones, a fine nose, full lips, and large, expressive eyes that shifted between green and gray.

Her body was the kind that turned heads-long legs, graceful curves, and an elegance that demanded attention without effort.

And suddenly...

Celeste understood.

Diana understood.

They both understood why Alden looked the way he did. Peter was an attractive man-but when combined with this woman? It was no surprise that Alden turned out exceptional.

"Good evening," Katherine greeted the butler as she gracefully removed her coat, revealing a flawless, sculpted figure.

"Good evening, Madam Ivanoff," the butler responded politely, taking her coat with care.

the stairs- because she knew Celeste was on the

looking up at the woman who

her mere 1.60 meters, Diana felt

but even she couldn't match the woman's imposing height- Katherine was practically at

silk. She tilted her head

a distance, a

"Mom!"

softened, transforming

hand over her chest and closing her eyes. "My precious son! Finally, my eyes have seen you again! I can

Alden groaned. "Cut

Celeste and gently placed

he said. "This is Celeste Mason,

something one can miss!" She narrowed her eyes at him playfully. "Such terrible manners! I see you've picked up your father's bad

back to Celeste, her eyes flickering with curiosity. "It's a pleasure, Miss Mason," she said, extending a hand with impeccable poise. Celeste hesitated but quickly forced herself to smile, taking Katherine's hand. The brief handshake, followed by a polite kiss on

Valentia?" Katherine asked, her gaze subtly

Willowcombe," Celeste answered

"I see..."

rolling his eyes. "You just got here, and you're already interrogating people. Let me finish introducing you. This is Diana Mendez, my uncle Maximus's

pleasure, Miss Mendez," Katherine

mine," Diana replied with surprising ease. "It's nice

not Valentian,

Hesperian,"

"Interesting," Katherine mused.

the entryway," Alden announced, interrupting the small talk. "Let's g to the

for my

but

be

Celeste felt small.

ago, she had felt

Now?