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.”

“The truth is, I was in Nepal for a long time. But honestly? There’s no place like home… I miss everyone. Living far away from this family feels strange. Plus, let’s face it–I’m a man of action. Meditation?” He scoffed. “It’s nice for a week or two, but spending months or years in that state? Not for me.” Marcus raised an

to convince me to go on a little trip with him. He says he’s looking

should be

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

in amusement before

both old school. But I have no doubt you’ll make a great team looking after those two.” He lifted his brows and nodded

Marcus observed Peter, who was happily dancing

wondered if they would ever truly

he answered his own

they could agree on some things. But the

comfort in knowing that, at least in certain moments, his friendship

his memories wasn’t a curse for Peter. Maybe… it had

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Chapter 1029

if their entire life had been filled with loneliness and pain?

to wake up and realize all the bad had vanished, and all they had to do now was

had 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 chance