My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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“Adam told me that somehow, his mother had managed to keep a photo of me. It was blurry, but my face was unmistakable–just an older version of his own. He said he had seen me once at the university when I visited. Honestly, this kid surprises me. He’s both direct and timid, but he still took the risk of reaching out, knowing I could reject him. But I couldn’t. Not when my own reflection was standing right in front of me.

“My lawyer advised me to formally recognize him as my son. His life was difficult, and my donations would only lead to speculation. If I continued on that path, all I would accomplish was putting a target on his mother for something that, years ago, was never her fault,” Theodore said.

“So… is that why you decided to marry her?” Peter asked curiously.

“I didn’t have to think too much about it. She’s Adam’s mother. Even though I hadn’t seen her in years, once I met my son, once I got to know him, I knew she had done an incredible job raising him,” Theodore said, his pride evident.

“Peter, you and I–we’ve been terrible people, and you know it. Life gave you a second chance. As for me… sometimes I think not even death wants me yet.

“But when I met my son, when he told me about his life–about the life he and his mother had–I realized that he couldn’t have had a better mother.

“Fiona never dragged him into a bad life. They were happy with what little they had. She worked hard to support him and nurtured his intelligence. My son was studying two degrees–one in economics and another in robotics. He’s brilliant, and I know that with the right opportunities, he can go far,” Theodore said, his voice heavy with emotion.

“And what about Fiona?” Peter asked, concerned.

want to stay in the shadows–not from him, and not from her. So I decided

pressed absentmindedly.

really. One day, we went to her house. It was just as I had imagined–two small, humble rooms. The moment she saw me,

that?” Peter asked,

that she decided to have the baby. She only found out about

doubt you were the romantic type who

would be living in my house from now on

Peter immediately bristled.

I say something?” Peter asked cautiously, though irritation was clear in

ahead,” Theodore said, intrigued.

I knew it! How could a grumpy old man like you end up with such a beautiful woman? And not just beautiful–she’s sweet, gentle, a total cotton candy of a woman. And you? You’re a grumpy old fool!”

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miserable life

it. She confessed that she was terrified you’d be furious with her for having your child without your permission. And now, you just married her without even asking if she wanted to? What do she

you think

never asked!” Theodore admitted, indifferent on the surface,

done back then. He had decided her future without giving her a say.