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.

force on her, she now had a family of her own. She belonged somewhere-and someone belonged

quietly from their seats,

Laura's face lit up watching her brother

part, felt happy but also nervous. She and Adrian had been dating for six months now, but

care about him—she did—but something always held her back. At first, she

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 daughter on his

been so lost

don't you just stay over in

think that's a good idea... I'm pretty sure your dad

me talk to Dad and Grandpa. If they're fine with it, you can put Adele down and get some sleep too."

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 a moment, he replied, "He can stay... but in the guest room farthest from yours. I don't want anything funny going on, Laura, got

Dad!" she said with a quick kiss on

listening, raised an eyebrow as Laura walked

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

this house is to be

same thing—and he doesn't." "That's

my love, it's totally

want her to do anything she'll

I agree with

returned to Adrian and motioned for

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

dad gave me permission for you to stay and rest here, so I'll just show you the

this

it was fine-and that's enough for me. So quit

to the daring guy

replied with a half-smile.

hallways of the mansion. As they passed through one of the gardens a few odd noises reached them, but they chose to ignore them-at feast once they caught

knew what was going on. She didn't

dad joke sarcastically about her uncle, saying the man acted