My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0771 +25 BONUS Alden and Serenity set off on a short trip to Santorini. They left Emma and Laura in charge of the kids, ensuring they were well-protected by a top-tier security team that Alden himself had hired.

Alden knew how much Serenity loved photography, and Santorini was a paradise for capturing breathtaking shots. The moment she had once mentioned wanting to visit the island, he had made up his mind-this would be their improvised honeymoon.

Ironically, Santorini was the splace where, twenty-three years ago, Mary and Maximus had spent their own disastrous honeymoon. It was the sdestination, but not the speople. Mary had never told her daughter about that part of her past-she was ashamed to admit that she had almost betrayed her father.

"Where are we going, Alden?" Serenity asked curiously as they arrived at the airport.

"It's a surprise! I know you're going to love it.“” "Hmm... Don't tellwe're going to Valentia?" "Of course not! You'll find out in six hours." Serenity laughed as they boarded a private jet. Once they settled in, Alden turned to face her.

"My love, you're my wife now, and I want to make you happy-every single day that we're together. I know we didn't get the big ceremony you might have wanted, but I want to make it up to you with our honeymoon. I promise you're going to love it." "Alden, I'm already happy just being with you. I've been happy ever since I chose you to be in my life. You, me, and our baby-we're about to start our own family. Even if our parents don't agree, we'll be fine, because as long as we're together, we can build our hanywhere." Alden gently lifted her chin, bringing her face close to his before pressing a tender kiss to her lips.

"I love you, Serenity. Hearloud and clear-nothing and no one will ever separate us. I know life brought us together for a reason, and I swear, I will never stop loving you." While the couple was flying toward Santorini, back in the Emirates, Emma and Laura sat outside, gazing at the night sky, deep in conversation.

“Emma, I feel strange...” Laura admitted softly.

"Why, my dear?" "I spent so many years alone. When I found out I had a sister, I was overjoyed-I still am. But now that Serenity is starting a new life, I feel... weird. I always thought we'd have more ttogether." Emma sighed, wrapping an arm around her. "My love, you're not alone. You have me. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there for you when you were a little girl, but I promise, I'll be here for the rest of my life. My kids have their own lives, and we see each other when we can, but I will never leave your side. You need to know that." "Thank you, Emma. I don't know what I would have done without you and Serenity. I have Adele, of course, and I know my father is a good man... but taking care of kids? Not really his thing." Emma chuckled. "My dear, you should give your father a chance...

}} Laura let out a soft sigh, shaking her head. “I do give him credit, but let's be honest-business is his thing. Taking care of kids has been a monumental task for him." Emma chuckled. “Of course, it has! But imagine suddenly finding yourself the father of four kids, all different 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0771 ages, with completely different needs-and you've never been involved in their lives before. On top of that, you discover you have an older daughter you never even knew existed." "Well... when you put it that way, I guess it's a lot to process.” T "Exactly. Your father is no saint, and for a long time, he and I were far from getting along. But you kids-you don't need to inherit the feuds of the past. You need a steady hand to guide you through life, someone to give you advice, to patch up your wounds when you fall. That's the role I want to have. I may be old, but I can still take care of all of you just fine." Laura's eyes softened as she whispered, "Thank you, Emma. Thank you for everything-for my siblings, for Adele ... and most of all, for me." "Oh, enough of that, my girl! No getting sentimental onnow," Emma teased, patting her arm. "Con, let's take Adele out for a stroll. And if she's asleep, we'll make stea and keep talking. Sound good?" "Yes!" "Let's go, then." Emma linked arms with her as they headed toward the door. But before they stepped out, she added, "By the way... have you thought about what you'll do when we go back to Valentia?" "What do you mean?" "My dear, you're young. You just finished high school, and from what I saw, your grades were excellent. But haven't heard you talk about what you want to do with your life." Laura hesitated, shifting her weight. "I don't know... I suppose I'll have to find a job now that I have Adele. I haven't really thought about it." "Your father is a millionaire-you don't need to work just to get by. But you should think about what you want for your future. You must have a dream."

Laura hesitated before finally admitting, "I wanted to study dance. Lucius always encouragedton pursue it The last tI saw him, our plan was forto move in with him when I turned eighteen and study contemporary dance. But as you can see, everything changed overnight."

Emma gave her a knowing look. "My love, having a baby doesn't mean you can't move forward. I don't want you to compare yourself to others, but just to give you an example-Valerie, Serenity's mom, was left completely alone. Believewhen I say this-she had no one. For six months, it was just her and her baby. Until she reunited with Camille, who becher rock, the one person who helped her in ways that only another woman can understand." "You, my dear, are not alone. Your father supports you. You have me. You have your siblings, and now you even have your uncle Peter and Alden, not to mention Serenity." "You should study. Chase your dreams. Adele isn't an obstacle-she's your motivation. Think about how you want her to see you in the future. Because you, my dear, will be her role model for the rest of her life." Laura fell silent. It was something she had never really considered.

"Maybe when we get back, I'll have a long talk with my father," she finally said. "I know I wanted to study dance, but after what you just said... Pwant my daughter to learn from me, not repeat my mistakes. She needs to be strong just like my sister. And if that's what I want for her, then I need to show her the way. I need to beca good, strong woman myself. And for that, Dad can help me." Emma smiled proudly. “That's the spirit! But don't just do it for Adele-do it for yourself. My love, ever since your little girl was born, you've beca woman. A woman who needs to heal her heart and rise above it all.

"You are a Palmer-now prove to the world who you are!"