My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus)

Evening had settled over the Palmer residence. Maximus and Laura had left at Emma's insistence-she had decided to stay with Diana to take care of the twins, giving Peter and Celeste some much-needed time to rest for the remainder of the evening and night.

That simple gesture meant the world to Peter. He had been running on barely any sleep for weeks. Later that afternoon, he and Celeste headed somewhere unexpected—at least for her. It was a surprise. Practically everyone had helped put it together, and the room was truly something special, a space fit for two little princesses.

"Celeste... I have something to show you," Peter said, remembering the surprise. "Emma... please, bring the girls."

Emma immediately understood what was happening-it was time for Celeste to see what had been prepared for her and the twins. Diana and Emma gently picked up the sleeping babies and followed them to the beautifully decorated

room.

"Celeste... This is a gift for you and the girls. I know you didn't have time to prepare anything, so everyone pitched in to make this happen," Peter said as he opened the door to the nursery.

The room was painted white, with matching white furniture. The decor was a blend of soft pink and lilac, making it look like something out of a dream. Celeste stood there, completely speechless. The space had a plush gray rug, and at its center was a spacious crib designed to fit both babies. She walked over and admired it, her fingers lightly touching the smooth wood.

A cozy pink armchair sat by the window, perfect for nursing while looking out over the garden. The entire space was designed with her and the twins in mind.

"What do you think?" Peter asked eagerly.noveldrama

"It's beautiful," Celeste whispered, her voice breaking as tears welled up in her eyes.

For a moment, she was transported back to the time when she had left for Willowcombe. She knew she never could have given her daughters something like this on her own. But now, standing here, she was grateful for this moment-it felt like a dream. Her life had been filled with one hardship after another, yet somehow, meeting Peter had brought her more blessings than she could have ever imagined.

"Where are the girls?" she asked, looking around.

"Right here!" Emma said, handing her little Martina.

Celeste cradled her daughter in her arms, kissing her forehead before gently placing her in the crib. Then Diana gave her Flora, who was sleeping peacefully with what looked like the faintest little smile. Celeste kissed her too and laid her beside her sister.

"Sleep well, my loves... We're home now. Mommy's here, Daddy's here... Grandma Emma and Aunt Diana are here too. They're helping so Daddy and I can recharge our energy a little. Sound good?"

Peter stood there, watching the scene unfold, feeling completely satisfied. The idea had been Serenity's, and everything had turned out perfectly.

Outside, Serenity and Alden were with Ethan, who had been feeling a little down. He had been like this for days, ever since he realized he

wasn't seeing his grandfather as net

often

as before. Alden understood the bond between his father and Ethan was strong, but the twins needed their dad too. He and Serenity were doing their best to

help Ethan adjust.

"Ethan, what movie do you want to watch?" Serenity asked, glancing at the listings and taking the boy's hand.

"That one! John says it's really good and that he loved it," Ethan said, pointing at a kid-friendly movie.

"Alright, then that's the one we'll watch," Serenity said with a smile.

At first, both Ethan and Serenity had been hesitant about their relationship, but

over time, through their daily interactions, Ethan had grown closer to her. She had become like a protective mother figure to him.

For Alden, seeing their bond had been a pleasant surprise. He had expected more difficulties in the future, but his son had surprised him with his maturity. That was something he knew he owed to the Peter of the past-Ethan was a

normal little boy, but he had been

raised with good manners and strong values.

Now, with his own child on the way, Alden hoped his daughter would have the same kind of guidance Ethan had received from Peter. He wished for his marriage to bring the families closer together. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but at least for now, there was love and warmth in the air. That was a good start.