novelxo Chapter Gud Wife 350
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Maximus watched as Marcus took Serenity away. For a brief moment, be felt a twinge of nostalgia. His daughter had been so frightened that she was happy to see and hug bon, but he knew he had to respect the fact that Marcus had been her legal and emotional father for years. Forcing plugs wouldn't help. After reflecting for a moment, Maximas turned to the young man who was watching the departing pair and said, " So, what do you want to know about your father?"
"I don't know anything, except for what my mother has told me. I need to know what he was like," Alden said, his eyes filled with interest.
Maximus smiled faintly. He had never had the chance to sit and talk with his brother at that age, and now here was Peter's son, unwilling to leave without learning about his father.
"This morning has been hectic. How about we grab a drink? Maximus suggested, masking his excitement.
"Sure! Just give me a moment I need to make a call."
"Go ahead."
"Are we taking your car or mine?" Alden asked, dialing Ignatius.
"Where's your car parked?"
"It's in the lot. My assistant is waiting for me. I'm calling him now."
Alden instructed Ignatius to bring the car and follow closely. He wasn't sure yet if Maximus could be trusted and didn't want to compromise his safety.
Maximus couldn't help but grin when he saw Alden's car. The young man didn't just resemble Peter physically his tastes were similar too. Alden's vehicle was a sleek black Lamborghini Veneno Roadster. "You really do take after your father. He loved these cars. He..." Maximus trailed off, realizing he was about to mention Peter's death in his favorite car.
"What?" Alden asked, sensing hesitation.
"Nothing.. Forget it. Let's grab a drink, and you can tell me about yourself-and how it's possible none of us. knew you existed."
After driving for a while, they arrived at a bat Maximus often visited with Diana. As they walked in, Maximus couldn't shake his amazement. Alden was a striking replica of Peter, though his eyes and complexion were different. His thoughts drifted to Catherine-two of her grandchildren had inherited her eye color. The beauty of both Serenity and Alden was unmistakably tied to her. If things had gone differently, Catherine could have enjoyed not just one, but two grandchildren, born only a few years apart. "What'll you have?" Maximus asked, observing Alden curiously. "Straight vodka."
"Russian tradition?"
"My mother taught me. I like White Russians, but it's hard to find them here. My mom loved making them," Alden said with a touch of nostalgia.
"Your mother... is she no longer with us?" Maximus asked hesitantly.
"Oh, no, she's alive. Actually, I'm here because of her. A while back, we had an accident, and she hasn't been able
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to walk since. I'm trying to contact a doctor who's said to be excellent in spinal treatments."
"Sorry, the way you spoke made it seem like she wasn't around anymore."
"She's here, but she's not the same woman she used to be "That's why I'm determined to find that doctor."
"I see. You must really adore your mother.
"She's all I have-her and Ignatius. But Ignatius's my loyal friend. Even so, I'd do anything for the two of them.
"Alden, where have you been all these years? Why didn't you look for us?"
Alden recounted his life with his mother, describing how they had to forge their own path. Maximus listened intently. He realized that Alden had essentially repeated Peter's story but in a different context. Alden, like his father, no choice but to build his fortune from scratch and had become exceptionally skilled. Maximus couldn't help but wonder how things would have been if Peter were alive-this father- and-son duo would have been worthy representatives of the Palmer legacy. Unlike Maximus, who had inherited his resources, Alden and Peter had created theirs, and that was something to admire. "Why did you seek out Serenity?" Maximus asked curiously
"I knew she was my sister. I found out years ago that she was in Hesperia. Her mother ended up marrying my father's best friend. It made sense-she worked with him. Maybe if my father had known about me, he would have looked for us, just as he did with Mary Preston and mysister. But my mother wanted nothing to do with anyone connected to your family. She only knew Peter."
"So, you've known Serenity was your sister and lived in Heperia for how long?"
"Since I was 17," Alden began. "I found out from Darius Richards. My mother never lost contact with him. Those were tough times, and he tried to convince her to step forward and claim 'my father's Inheritance.' But she absolutely refused."
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