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."

explained to the room. "These days, she

this was one

Alden," Katherine scolded playfully. "It's supposed to be a surprise. They're just small gifts-nothing like what you're probably

a strong preference

Serenity carefully. She didn't know the entire story, but she did know that this

was no denying it-Serenity

Maximus was an exceptional

years, he had aged

was to meet the mother-though, if she had to guess, she

on a name for the

well... not yet,"

her mother-in-law's sharp gaze. "We've considered

we haven't settled

remember that a name follows a person for life," Katherine

like my suggestion, I think Stella would be a wonderful

respond. "We'll take all recommendations into account before making a final decision.

also given us

so we're considering

But really, thank you,

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

remained separate from the rest of the

engaged in their

the doorbell