My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0894

Katherine was nothing like the woman Alden had grown up with.

The tired, worn-out mother he remembered no longer existed.

Now, she was radiant-her once fiery red hair replaced with sleek, golden blonde waves. Her face was smooth, free of any visible signs of aging. Whether it was creams, surgery, or something else, Alden didn't ask.

All he knew was that his mother looked stunning.

"Oh! That reminds me," Katherine said with effortless grace, taking a sip of her drink. "Alden, darling, would you accompany me to the car later? I brought a few small gifts for everyone. Nothing extravagant, just little things made with love."

Celeste listened, her stomach twisting into knots.

She didn't understand why, but the moment Katherine spoke, she felt completely inadequate.

She knew there was no comparison.

Katherine was a woman from a different world-one she could never match.

"Mom, you shouldn't have gone to the trouble," Alden said with a smile. "Let me guess... they're your designs?"

His mother chuckled, a soft, knowing laugh.

"You know me too well. The moment you invited me, I got to work."

an expert in precious stones," Alden explained to the room. "These days, she buys and sells

this was one of those

supposed to be a surprise. They're just

poured Katherine a drink. She had a strong preference for bold, bitter flavors and absolutely despised anything fruity

did know that this girl was the daughter of the woman Peter had

was no denying it-Serenity

again, Maximus was an exceptional

the years, he

mother-though, if she had to guess, she imagined she must

two decided on a name

well... not

feeling slightly nervousz under her mother-in-law's sharp gaze. "We've

we haven't settled on

person for life,"

think Stella would be a wonderful choice. It's a strong

in before Serenity could respond. "We'll take all recommendations into

have also

so we're

really, thank

"Good! That's very wise..."

conversation remained separate from the

engaged in

the