My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 986

Chapter 986

Being in the park with his now–adult daughter brought back so many memories. He thought about her early interactions with her mother. He remembered how hard it had been to earn Valerie’s trust, how difficult it had been just to get her to let him near Serenity. His wife had been strong, independent, juggling work, school, and motherhood all on her own.

He remembered the first time Valerie had no choice but to ask for his help. She had a university exam to take, and Camille had to be at her daughters‘ school. She had no one to leave Serenity with. And so, she turned to the least likely but only available person–him.

Marcus chuckled at the memory. That day, he had a date lined up with a woman who had promised to take him beyond the stars. But in the end, he had to cancel.

Because when Valerie had shown up, determined to leave Serenity in his care, he knew he had no way out. Back then, she had been tough, cold. There was no affection in her eyes–only doubt. But she had no other option.

[“Valerie… But I don’t take care of kids, let alone good little girls. Do you see where I am?”

“I have an exam I can’t postpone anymore, and my afternoon got complicated. You always said that if I ever needed anything, I could ask you, right? Well, I need you to watch my daughter for an hour and a half. If I finish my exam earlier, even better–I’ll come get her as soon as I’m done.”

diaper. If I offered

for an hour and a half. Your date is obviously after work–I know you well

Don’t take advantage!”

just a favor! Please, take care of Serene. She’s already asleep, which means before

hour and a half, Valerie. That’s all you

you! Thank you! You’re the best! You’ll barely

back to

at me now, heart aching just at the thought of seeing

said, opening her eyes. “Dad, it’s

a little longer.

much, Dad. I love you too. So much. You, Mom, and my brothers are my family. And now, we’re adding a few more–Alden

We can adopt him–he practically lives with us anyway, and you love him more than his own father does. His dad, though? That one I don’t want to adopt. His father

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He’ll be my husband in two days. Like it or not, you’re