LOGINAs she pulled back, catching her breath, she whispered softly in his ear the secret she had been keeping for days."I'm pregnant!"Peter looked at her, eyes wide, and pulled her into his arms, lifting her up and spinning her around. In the process, they nearly knocked over a few flower arrangements,
And the biggest surprise of the evening was the arrival of the Evans Hayward family: Lucius, who arrived just in time, looking more mature than ever. That youthful, sometimes shy face was now gone.Today, he was a businessman—attractive, serious, and respected in Hesperia. In the end, he didn't beco
"Thank you, Aria! I know you helped with all this. I still don't know how you managed it, but you did—and it's been such a wonderful surprise.""That's what my son wanted to give you. We all pitched in—though there might be one little thing we didn't account for…""What's that?""Don't you feel the
[5 Years Later]It was an autumn afternoon, the scenery in the Willowcombe countryside painted in hues of yellow, orange, and brown. Today, after being postponed for several years, Peter would finally marry Celeste. Their daughters, now just over five years old, would serve as little bridesmaids and
Then, mustering all her courage, she flung the heavy urn as far into the horizon as she could, through tears and sobs."I promised to love you… only until it's time to say goodbye. And that moment has come. Today, I say goodbye. Today, I let you go, Grandpa… You're free now. Go be with Grandma, go b
Marcus just watched his wife, her eyes locked on the shore, her hands clutching the urn with quiet strength.He understood this moment was crucial for her. She needed them as a family—but she also needed to do this alone.Marcus, Serenity, John, Alden, Ethan, Isabelle, and the twins watched as she w
“Maximus, their lives—and mine—are fine as they are. I don’t want to bring chaos into their world. That’s why it worries me so much. Who could possibly be looking into me?”“Bro dear, I just want to know more about you. I want you to meet my kids. They’re right over there, look. The two boys and the
The drive wasn’t particularly long or short. They arrived at Celeste’s building, and once again, Peter accompanied her to her apartment door. She turned to him, hesitating for a moment before asking:“Would you like to come in?”Peter looked at her, a soft smile forming on his lips. “Would you mind
"As for what you said about thinking I was there, I’ve always been with you. I’ve never left you alone. I’ve always watched over you from the shadows. I know you’re an amazing photographer. I know you study business, and you always neglect your career for your hobby. I know that when you feel overwh
Dr. Monroe hesitated but complied. After all, Marcus’s financial support kept the nursing home running. Once Marcus was sure the doctor was out of earshot, he approached what was left of the once-dominant Judge Frank Levett.“Hello, Frank…” Marcus said coldly.“So, you’ve finally deigned to come see







