Maximus heard rustling before Theodore came back on the line.“His doctor works at the Silverstone Clinic. His name is Dr. Wagner. Write this number down and tell him you’re calling on my behalf. Maximus, if you need me to come, just say the word. Peter has had episodes like this before, but I’ve al
Maximus arrived at the hospital room and immediately noticed Diana’s worried expression.“What happened? How’s my brother?”“He woke up a little while ago and panicked. They had to sedate him, and he’s back asleep now,” Diana explained, her voice still tinged with concern. “Maximus, have you spoken
Leonardo had been president of his company for four months, feeling like the master of everything around him. Yet, despite his success, something gnawed at him—a sense of incompleteness he couldn’t shake. He had worked tirelessly to reclaim everything he believed was rightfully his, but even with hi
Maximus sat on the couch in Peter's hospital room, his thoughts heavy with worry. Diana had gone home for the night; she needed to rest and prepare for work the next day. When Peter stirred and opened his eyes, Maximus immediately got up and approached him.“Maximus… What am I doing here?” Peter ask
“You don’t even remember, do you?” Maximus said softly, realization dawning on him. Peter's blank stare was all the confirmation he needed.It was painfully clear to Maximus that his brother’s fractured memories and deteriorating health were dragging him deeper into chaos. Maximus resolved that he w
“Peter... I… I don’t know what to say… I’m sorry! Please forgive me! I was a selfish bastard… I never thought about you, never thought about how you felt…” Maximus said, his voice breaking.“Maximus, that was years ago—25 years, to be exact. There’s no point worrying about something that happened so
While Peter's plans were slowly unraveling in Valentia, in the Maldives, Serenity and Alden, along with their small family, were living a peaceful life. Time flew by, and Laura’s pregnancy was just a month away from completion.Serenity watched her sister with concern, her thoughts consumed by the b
Peter spent a few days in the hospital, giving Maximus a chance to see the many sides of his brother. The toll on Peter was obvious, both physically and emotionally.Meanwhile, Theodore had already returned to Valentia. Seeing his friend and ally in such a fragile state, he knew what needed to be do
The day had finally come—the Bartz family and the newly formed Palmer-Bartz family were leaving for Hesperia.Without meaning to, the three families found themselves gathered once again at the airport.Marcus was saying goodbye to Peter, who, due to his memory loss, only held onto the memories of th
While Valerie packed up their things for the move back to Hesperia, Peter was driving with Celeste and their little girls toward Willowcombe.He was taking her to see how the renovations on the house—where they'd soon be living—were coming along.Celeste was in the back seat with the girls, tending
Valerie was packing clothes into the suitcases, though she kept drifting off, thinking about the reason they'd come here in the first place.At first, everything had seemed simple—quick even. Within a few months, they'd be back in Hesperia. But it had already been over a year.Things hadn't gone as
After Maximus said goodbye to Pierre, he went back into the mansion and headed straight to his son's room. Paul was lying on his bed, facing away from the door."Paul, can I come in?" Maximus asked gently."You're already in, Dad… Are you here to scold me for something that happened years ago?" Paul
"That's right. I'd like to speak with him alone, if you don't mind, Mr. Evans.""I think you're misunderstanding something. Letting you into my home doesn't mean you get to decide whether I'm in the conversation or not. Still, I'm trying to be reasonable—and if Paul wants to speak with you alone, on
Not too thrilled about it, Paul left his room and headed toward the garden, where a man was already waiting for him—one who didn't look his age. And to be honest, the resemblance between young Paul and the man was unmistakable.As soon as he heard footsteps approaching, the man—already sipping a cup
Time had flown by. The Bartzes were about to leave, and with them, Serenity and Alden. In just a week, everything would change again. It was clear that once the Bartzes returned to Hesperia, the families in Valentia would start making moves too. As everyone already knew, Theodore would stay in Flor
She was still holding her bridal bouquet—hadn't even had the chance to toss it. And even if she had, there would've been no one to catch it, since the whole wedding had been so secret and closed-off.Mary walked behind him, trying to catch up. She didn't understand why he was so upset."Mary, there'
She ended the call. She could feel her grandson was suffering because of the mistakes he'd made, but she couldn't give him the same kind of affection she used to when he was a child.This time, he hadn't just fallen—he'd hurt someone else. And not just once. He'd hurt her both physically and emotion