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Valerie didn’t say it out loud, but after everything Serenity had told her over time, she couldn’t help but see herself reflected in Laura. She had also been forced to grow up too soon, taking control of her life at a young age. Yes, it was true–she had come from a wealthy family. But in the end, she had been just a young girl, barely beginning to discover the world, when she got pregnant. She had to take full responsibility, becoming both a woman and a mother at the same time.

“Alright, sweetheart, do you have everything ready?”

“Yes! I have something new, something old, something borrowed, and something blue. Nothing’s missing!” Serenity said, checking off each tradition.

“Well, my loves, it’s time to head to the church. As much as I’d love to make the groom suffer a little, today is not the day,” Marcus joked as he walked out of the room.

“Laura, who’s watching Adele?”

“Oh! Diana. She helped me take care of Adele so I could come and help Serenity,” Laura replied casually.

“Diana is a wonderful girl,” Valerie said, fondly remembering how she had been there for her during her darkest moments.

“Yes. She and my dad are planning to get married at some point. They haven’t set a date yet, but I hope it’s soon. She keeps our house in order, and let me tell you–being a mom while managing a household is exhausting. Diana knows exactly how to keep Paul and Maurice in line… especially Paul,” Laura said, shaking her head.

“That boy is out of control, isn’t he?” Serenity smirked.

know he uses my

asked,

sneaks out with Maurice and Adele. The girls see him with Adele and think he’s a responsible big brother. He plays the part, gets their

that kid turned out charming

charming than clever, if you ask me,” Laura laughed

to talk to him?” Serenity asked, more

wedding. Then, once we’ve talked it through, Lucius, Dad, and I

wasn’t his fault–he was deceived just as much. For Maximus, Paul will always be his son, no matter what,”

what we keep telling him, but honestly, it breaks my heart. Dad doesn’t deserve all this. I can tell it’s really

does Lucius think?”

wouldn’t believe it… After Dad talked to us, Lucius completely changed his attitude toward him. I think he actually admires him, though he’d never admit it. He’s not

connect with him. Imagine

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me… Well, not exactly, since I wasn’t kept away from him, but

him. You and the little ones, Paul and Maurice, are the ones closest to

feel bad for Dad. He’s still learning how to be a father. We spent most of our childhoods in private schools or boarding academies. I know

mom. But even so, I loved her. The few moments

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