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.

and the life he'd tried to force on her, she now had

quietly from their seats, taking in the

brother marry the only woman she'd ever

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

At first, she thought it would be simple, that giving Adrian

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

second. She'd been so lost in her thoughts, she'd completely forgotten he was still right next to

don't you just stay over

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

rest. Let me talk to Dad and Grandpa. If they're fine with it, you can

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 a moment, he replied, "He can stay... but in the guest room farthest from yours. I

a quick kiss on the

been listening, raised an

sure about that? Did I hear

but I told Laura this

us the same

love,

just don't want her to do anything she'll regret

I agree

to Adrian and motioned for him to follow

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

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

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

happened to the daring guy who never followed

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

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

hair and instantly knew what was going on. She didn't say anything, just kept

dad joke sarcastically about her uncle,