LittleNovelChapter 0588 Maximus eventually appeared, carrying Maurice in his arms, with Paul walking beside him. Both boys looked sheepish, but their expressions quickly changed to that of ravenous dinosaurs upon seeing the food on the table. Without a word or greeting, they dove into their plates.
"See, kids? The food's delicious," Matthew said, glancing at them. "Where were you two?" "Watching TV... You were right," Maximus said, crossing his arms. "Now then, don't you think you should say hello? Alden and Serenity are here." "Hi, Alden," they both said without looking up from their plates.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"And Serenity?" Maximus asked, raising an eyebrow.
"She's family-she doesn't count," Maurice said casually, mouth half-full.
Serenity felt a strange mix of emotions. She hadn't expected her brothers to view her that way, but it gave her an unexpected sense of belonging. It felt good, though a pang of guilt lingered. Things at hwere a mess, yet here, she felt comfortable, as if she wanted to escape from her own reality.
A while later, Alden and Serenity left Maximus's house. Ever the gentleman, Alden opened the door of his luxurious car for her before slipping into the driver's seat himself. Putting on his sunglasses, he started the and turned to her.
Serenity, where would you! studying her curiously.
"Where's Peter?" Serenity asked, changing the subject.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"My father went back to Slovenia. He's with Celeste, his girlfriend." "Peter has a girlfriend?" Serenity asked, surprised.
"Yes. They'd just started dating, but after the accident where he saved Ethan and your brother, Celeste now requires a lot of care. My father took her with him to look after her. In the five years I've lived with him, this is the first tI've seen him act like this. I never imagined he'd want a relationship. Since your mother, he hasn't been with anyone." "Well, my house is a disaster," Serenity admitted. "Apparently, Peter showed up at my house, and now my mom is confused. It's caused a lot of fights between her and my dad. Last night, my dad left with a suitcase, and this morning John asked where he was... We didn't know what to say, so we told him Dad was on a trip." "Now I get it," Alden said thoughtfully.
"Get what?" Serenity asked.
"My father always said he didn't want to see your mother because his mere presence would change too much. Now I see what he meant. Peter isn't a bad person, Serenity. He's a good father-strict and tough, but kind at heart." 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0588
"I know," Serenity said. "I got to talk to him briefly before all of this cout, and I didn't feel like he wanted to hurt my family." "What's your mother like?” Alden asked curiously. "I've always been intrigued. My father holds her memory so closely." "Physically?" "No, I mean her personality. What's she like with you? What kind of mom is she?"
"I admire her a lot. We had a rough twhen I was born. We were alone for almost three years and during e that tshe managed to raiseon her own. Imagine-a rich girl who had never worked a day in her life, yet she that always put food on the table. I didn't have luxuries, or so Camille says, but I always felt loved. And even now, hasn't changed."
"Your story is a lot like mine," Alden said. "Except my mother and I were alone until I was an adult. She never fell in love again. When my father helpedand my ex-wife, he didn't O want my mother to know about his Involvement. To this day, she thinks I'm the one who supports her. That's why I'm so curious about your family. I don't know where your mother's story intersects with my mother's, but I think the best thing for both of them would be to stop waiting for him."" 2/2 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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