My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1029

As the night wound down, guests slowly trickled out until only the Bartz and Evans families remained.

Marcus walked over to Matthew with a smile.

“Matthew, seeing you after all this time was a great surprise.”

“The feeling is mutual, Marcus! I’m happy to see that things are going so well for you. And I’m glad to see you at peace with your wife,” Matthew replied, glancing over at Valerie, who stood in the distance–seemingly untouched by time.

“It’s been a long night, but a good one. It’s been ages since the families gathered like this.”

Marcus chuckled before asking, “What exactly did my daughter do to get you here?”

Matthew smirked. “Your Serene and Laura tracked me down through email. Then we talked on the phone. I have to admit, those two know exactly how to be persuasive.”

“Oh? And what did they say?”

“Let’s just say… they used my nostalgia for Maximus and Peter against me.”

“Matthew, you act all distant, but deep down, you’ve always seen them as your sons. Especially Maximus–we all know Peter’s story is a bit different.”

home… I miss everyone. Living far away from this family feels strange. Plus, let’s face it–I’m a man

to go on a little trip

be retiring and traveling for

we’re doing,” Matthew grinned. “Just… while working. Besides, I’ve realized that’s what keeps me alive–not resting. I don’t know how much time I have left, but when I first left, I was exhausted. Turns out,

his head in amusement before finally

a great team looking after those two.” He lifted his brows and nodded toward Maximus–though, naturally, Peter was included in that thought

Peter, who was

they would ever truly get

own question: No.

on some things. But the past? That

found some comfort in knowing that, at least in certain moments, his friendship with Peter felt like it

for Peter. Maybe… it had been a blessing.

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Chapter 1029

entire life had been filled

vanished, and all they had to do now

woken up at the perfect moment. Losing his memories had given him a second chance–to return at a time when he still had the