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.

that Adam had always known about me, I decided I didn’t want to stay in the shadows–not from him,

Peter pressed

was just as I had imagined–two small, humble rooms. The moment she saw me, she recognized me instantly… and almost fainted. If Adam hadn’t been there, I’m

do you say that?” Peter asked,

thought I’d be angry that she decided to have the baby. She only found out about her pregnancy four months after I left,” Theodore said with a tight–lipped

type who got down on one knee to propose,

be living in my house from now on and that she would be

Peter immediately bristled.

something?” Peter asked cautiously, though

Theodore said, intrigued.

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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life she should be grateful, Theodore said

Think about 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 must be

you think

don’t know! I never asked!” Theodore admitted, indifferent on the surface, but deep down, he knew Peter was

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