Chapter 1018

As everyone gathered in their spots for a big family photo, Marcus was holding little Albert, playing with him, blowing raspberries on his belly, making him squirm with laughter.

If there was one thing about Marcus, it was that he was an exemplary father. He played with his kids without caring what anyone thought. He didn’t mind if his clothes got covered in milk or drool. With John and Albert, he was rougher–teasing them, tossing them in the air, tickling them, making them fly like airplanes. But with Caroline, he was gentle and tender, kissing her with devotion, holding her close, and playing more softly.

erick asked, walk

“What’s the plan?” Frederick asked, walking up to Marcus.

“The plan is in Hesperia, my dear Frederick…” Marcus said, still playing with his son.

“Are you absolutely sure?” Frederick asked.

“Yes… There’s nothing left for us here, and in Hesperia, everything is going full speed ahead.”

“Well then… Hesperia it is!” Frederick said with a big smile

“Hey! Hey! Who said I needed you?” Marcus cut in sharply.

“What?” Frederick replied, caught off guard.

“My friend, it’s time for you to live your own life. I’m a big boy now, in case you haven’t noticed,” Marcus said sarcastically.

Frederick gave him a curious look.

by that?”

you never did. Do you really think I haven’t noticed that you and Camille

instantly blushed, looking

I…” Frederick murmured.

and faithful companion. More than that, you’ve been my friend–my best

took away from me. But now, it’s time for you to live your own life. You’re not a young man anymore, and if life has placed Camille in your path, what more could

you two–well, you know–ending up together, especially given that woman’s personality. But I’m happy for you. You and I both really

“You know something?”

still

been so hard for me to let

lunatic?”

saying, girl? That

almost died.”

to

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you… And back then, you were my only companion. That day at the hospital, when I saw her, you have no idea what I felt.

all red and sweaty. The poor thing was asleep,

the owner of

could’ve taken care of her from the start. Seeing her mother so worried, counting every

mean, I was a complete idiot. She asked me for help, and caught up in my own pain, I did the only thing I could think of–I left them with

them. You gave them some money, and that helped them,” Frederick said, watching as Marcus relived it all.

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