My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

"Well, well, but let's get back to this moment-it's your son's day, and your daughter-in-law's," Diana said with a warm smile.

"That sounds kind of strange, don't you think?" Maximus replied calmly.

"What does?" Diana asked curiously.

"That I now officially have both a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law..."

"Well, just wait-Laurita's not far behind. Adrian's been so patient with her, taking

his time to win her over," Diana said, glancing in their direction.

"You really think those two will end up together?" Maximus asked, clearly concerned.

"I do. Laura just wants to take it slow. She rushed once before and it didn't go well. Now she just wants to be careful, and Adrian understands that. He seems like a good guy," Diana answered gently.

"Diana, love, you talk like you're way older than them—and you're only five years older," Maximus said with a teasing smile.

"Five years full of life experience, don't forget," she replied playfully.

"My love," Maximus murmured sweetly, brushing a hand across her cheek.

"Come on, let's keep watching our happy couple enjoy their day," Diana said proudly.

"You'll have your day too, sweetheart..."

"I know, Maximus. I know."

Lucius and Amanda's wedding had been unexpected. Only a few people knew the real reason behind it. At three months pregnant, Amanda still wasn't showing.

But she was glowing-truly happy. For the first time in a long while, she felt like she belonged. Lucius's sudden proposal had completely surprised her.

her father and the life he'd tried to force on her, she now had a family of her own. She belonged somewhere-and someone belonged to

and Adele watched quietly from their seats, taking

face lit up watching her brother marry the only woman she'd ever seen him truly

also nervous. She and Adrian had been dating for six months now, but she still couldn't bring herself to take the

why. It wasn't that she didn't care about him—she did—but something always held her back. At first, she thought it

I'm going to head out. I don't like driving at night, and I'm a little tired. I was up late last night finishing some reports and barely slept. Want me to take Adele to her room?" Adrian asked softly, still carrying his sleeping

been so lost in her thoughts,

you just stay over in

a good idea... I'm

me talk to Dad and Grandpa. If they're fine with it,

made her way to her father and quietly explained the situation. Maximus gave a slight smile-he'd seen this coming a mile away. After pretending to think it over for

said with a quick kiss

listening, raised an eyebrow as Laura

sure about that? Did I hear right-you're letting Adrian

I told Laura this

us the same

love, it's

to do anything she'll regret

in that, I agree

Adrian and motioned

lay Adele down in her crib, and then I'll head home. I'd love to stay

gave me permission for you to stay and rest here, so I'll just show you the room and then head back to the

you sure this won't

enough for me. So quit stressing

to the daring

you know?" Adrian replied with a half-smile. "You're right about

down the hallways of the mansion. As they passed through one of the gardens a few odd noises reached them, but they chose to

and instantly knew what was going on. She

dad joke sarcastically about her uncle, saying