Chapter 985

Marcus looked at his daughter and couldn’t help but hug her. Without her noticing, he wiped away a tear of nostalgia.

“Hey, Dad?”

“What is it, sweetheart?”

“Do you and Mom really want to go back to Hesperia?”

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“Hmm? The truth is, this country is beautiful, but just like there are good things, there are bad ones too. My past, your mother’s past–those are things that will always hurt, even if we don’t talk about them all the time.”

“I see…”

“Have you and Alden talked about where you’ll live once you’re married?”

“Well, he told me that wherever I choose is fine. He can work from anywhere, though he did say he’ll still need to meet with his father and Theodore sometimes. Did you know Theodore has a family?”

“Theodore?! That grumpy, sour old man? No way!”

city. Apparently, the kid is almost the same age as Alden. And get this–Theodore just got married! Alden said his

news–I did not see that

whole thing with Camille and Frederick.”

“Who told you?”

of let it slip yesterday, but honestly, I’ve known for a

much, which means you’ve

yeah. But discretion is key. You know how they both are.”

main topic–what are you

Just this once… I think I’ll take everything. This will be a special gift from her

go eat. You shouldn’t skip meals–especially at this

p.m. already?”

for

we going?”

so we could have a picnic at Villa Aurelia. What

couldn’t agree

pay and head out. That little belly

Marcus drove to Villa Aurelia. Once there, he took out a picnic basket, spread out a blanket and some pillows, and laid out freshly made baguettes

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