Chapter 1098

"Grandpa!" Laura gasped, blushing furiously. She never imagined Magnus would say that he was always so proper.

"What? You asked, and I answered honestly. At your age, Laura darling, those were the things I enjoyed. But it was a different time, different circumstances," Magnus added, his voice kind and understanding.

"I don't even know what I'm supposed to enjoy at my age..." Laura said, sounding a little lost.

"My girl, maybe you know it deep down, but you just don't understand it yet. When you're my age, you'll understand-you'll divide your life into decades like I do. You'll recognize that there were things you loved at ten that didn't matter anymore at twenty-and so on.

"For example—you love going on walks with Adele. You love falling asleep with her in your arms, even though she has her own crib and room.

"I've seen how you love wearing those beautiful dresses that make you look like a princess. I've seen you enjoy putting on makeup, even if you don't do it often because you don't have much time.

"You love eating ice cream-and let's not even talk about how much you love those little shopping trips with your father. I'm guessing he spoils you like a little girl, judging by how you come back loaded with bags of sweets or new clothes.

"You love gardening, you love sitting out here in the evenings sipping coffee and eating cake. You don't stress about your weight-and I love that, because you're not obsessed with it.

into Adrian at the

blushed even

I haven't noticed? That boy still attracts you-whatever happened between you two. Don't kid yourself. Adrian is still drawn to you too- you're both just

I were either of you, I'd have

you

alone when you needed him most weren't right. But

second chance with Maximus's mother, believe me, I

stay like this for life. I don't judge you. I did the same. And look at me now-missing things from the

I had given myself the

side-or to find someone

darling. It's simple to create... but just as easy

punctual and hardworking as he is, heads to the office, and in a careless moment-something happens. He

Don't say things like

me give you another example-he shows up at the office and meets the girl who delivers the mail, or the one who makes the copies, and by a twist of fate, he falls in love and marries

about Adele-but between you and him, there'll be

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