FreeGoodNovelChapter 0741 "Since Marcus cinto my life-despite how different we were-he's always demanded more ofthan I thought I could give. He's always believed in my abilities, never limited me, always taughtsomething new, and constantly pushedto be better.
"When we saw each other again, Marcus accepted Serenity as his own daughter-not just because she was the daughter of his best friend, but because he needed it too. He beca present father in Serenity's life.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Do you know how I realized he was the one I could start a few life with?” "No, tell me." "Because of Serenity. She loves him. He met her when she was two and a half, and from then on, he took on the role of her father. He protected her, cared for her, and made her feel safe. He taught her to be brave and independent.
"I started falling for him when we began working together. He was demanding and intense. At first, I didn't fully understand why. But when I saw the weight of his responsibilities, I got it. I admired him for it. Over time, that barrier between us began to dissolve.
"Even though Marcus was incredibly busy, he always made tfor Serenity. He always had stories for her, encouraged her to excel in everything she did. They think I never noticed, but the two of them share a deep bond. Even today, they're partners in crime.
"A man who takes in a little girl who has no connection to his life-that's a man worth knowing. For a long time, I resisted the idea of building a life with someone else. I wasn't ready for the whirlwind that cwith taking that first step with Marcus." "Valerie, then why do you feel guilty for loving this man?" "Because I lied to him. I never had the courage to tell him the truth about Serenity. He found out, and since then, our trust has been fractured. I know, even if he doesn't say it, that he'll always have doubts about whether what I say is true or not.
"And when Peter showed up, I wasn't the best woman. I got caught up in the illusion of him being alive. I forgot my vows. I forgot everything. I let guilt drive me, and I ended up hurting my husband in the process." "Marcus still comes to see you. That should mean something, don't you think?" "I don't know how sure he is about what he feels for me..." "Valerie, you can't keep feeling guilty for building your life. It's been 20 years since you let go of Maximus and Peter. Whatever the reasons were, that's a lifetago. You can't keep punishing yourself for loving the man you're with today." Valerie stayed quiet for a moment, unable to argue with that statement.
"Think things through, Valerie. Like I said earlier, it's tto close schapters. I think you've already done that with Maximus. From what I can see, you've both done well in that regard.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"As for Peter, tha
something only you will know when it's tto close. But don't put it off. Life has given you the opportunity to speak and bring closure to that story-not everyone gets that chance.
"And with Marcus, you need to reflect on whether everything you've toldis true. You need to understand that there's Not of work to be done as a couple. Both you and he must commit to improving the things that have brought you to this point." Valerie looked Dr. Hill in the eye and asked, "Is that even possible? To forget everything and start over?"
"Forget? No. There's no magic formula for 9. But there are work on how ways for both of you to work to handle painful memories or the distrust that might cup." Valerie knew she had a lot to think about. She still had a few weeks to clear her mind. By the tshe left that place, she knew she'd need to make a wise decision.
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