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.”

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 eyebrow. “So… does that mean

little trip with him. He says he’s looking into some business deals and needs my expertise to

God. You two should be retiring and traveling

keeps me alive–not resting. I don’t know how much time I have left, but when I first left, I was

head in

and Magnus… You’re both old school. But I have no doubt you’ll make a great team looking after those two.” He lifted his brows and nodded toward Maximus–though, naturally, Peter was

observed Peter, who was happily dancing

would ever truly get along.

then he answered his own question: No.

But the past? That

at least in certain moments, his friendship with Peter felt like it had never

curse for Peter. Maybe…

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Chapter 1029

their entire life had been filled with loneliness

want to wake up and realize all the bad had vanished, and all they had to do now was adapt to their new present?

his memories had given him a second chance–to return at a time when