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.

tried to force on her,

from their seats, taking in

watched as Laura's face lit up watching her brother marry the only woman she'd

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

explain why. It wasn't that she didn't care about him—she did—but something always held her back. At first, she thought it would be simple, that giving Adrian a chance would be easy... but

and I'm a little tired. I was up late last night

to look at him and froze for a second. She'd been so lost in

don't you just stay over in one of the

good idea... I'm pretty sure your

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

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

she said with a quick kiss on

raised an eyebrow as Laura

Did I hear right-you're letting Adrian

this house

us the same thing—and he

love, it's

just don't want her to do

I agree with

and motioned

not necessary. I just came to lay Adele down in her crib, and then I'll head home. I'd love to stay a bit longer, but I'm honestly exhausted..." Adrian said

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

sure this won't

enough for me. So quit stressing

the daring guy

replied with a half-smile.

disappeared down the 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 a glimpse

spotted Celeste's curly hair and instantly knew what was

joke sarcastically about her