Novel1Chapter 1008 Once Diana and the kids disappeared from the room, the others continued with dinner. Maximus didn't miss the opportunity to tell Laura and Lucius that he wanted to speak with them privately after they finished eating.
"Miss Hayward, would you be so kind as to accompany this poor old man for a drink?" Magnus said as he stood up.
"Oh! Of course!” Amanda replied, quickly picking up on the hint and getting up as well.
"So, tell me, how did a beautiful young woman like yourself decide to beca lawyer?" Magnus asked as they walked away.
Once only Laura, Lucius, Adele, and Maximus remained at the table, Laura stood up.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I'm going to put Adele to bed-she's already sleepy. I'll meet you both in the study, I won't take long," she said, lifting Adele from her high chair.
The two men nodded, then stood up and headed to the study.
"How have you been feeling here, Lucius?" Maximus asked, genuinely curious. "I hope it's been good. Your siblings are happy to have you around." "It's been... okay. A little strange, though," Lucius admitted. "Can I ask you something?" He hesitated, a bît embarrassed but curious.
"Of course. What is it?" Maximus asked as he took his last bites of food.
"You and Diana... since when?" "Since when are we together?" Maximus helped him finish the question. "Yeah..." un "Well... She only recently arrived in Valentia. It hasn't been long, but your siblings adore her-just like you used to, if I remember correctly," Maximus said, recalling the past.
"Diana is a good person, but... I just never imagined you and her..." "It just happened. And honestly, I can say we're taking things slow. Having your siblings accept her makeshappy-it makes them feel more secure, too." "I see... So, what did you want to talk toand Laura about?" Lucius abruptly changed the subject.
"Dad! I'm back! Adele is already asleep," Laura announced, interrupting Lucius's questions.
"Alright, let's go to the study. What I have to tell you needs to be said in private,” Maximus said as he stood up. "Cin, sweetheart, close the door behind you." "Sit down-I need to talk to both of you. It's... a complicated matter," Maximus said as he walked over to his desk. Laura glanced at her brother. They exchanged confused looks, but curiosity got the best of them, and they walked over to where their father stood.
"What's wrong, Dad?” Laura asked, her voice laced with concern.
"Laura, Lucius..." Maximus let out a deep sigh. "This is about Paul." "Paul? What about him?” Laura asked, confused. "Dad, if this is about him going out too much, I've already talked to him. Maybe Lucius can-" 1/2 Chapter 1008 +25 BONUS "No, sweetheart, it's not about that..." Maximus interruptel. "Kids... What I'm about to tell you is going to cas a shock, but I need you to know something-I love you. love all of you. It doesn't matter if you're still little or already grown, you are my children, and nothing will change that." "What is it, Maximus?" Lucius asked seriously.
"Well... About a year ago, when I found out Serenity was my daughter, I also discovered something about you two specifically about Paul." Laura and Lucius exchanged baffled looks before turning back to their father, full of doubt.
"What did you find out, Dad? Just tell us already, you're makingnervous," Laura said anxiously.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMaximus took a deep breath before finally saying it.- "Paul isn't my son..." He ran his hands over his face in frustration.
"What are you talking about, Dad?" Laura asked, completely stunned.
Maximus looked at their confused expressions.
"Paul isn't my biological son... I've known for about a year now. And if I'm telling you this, it's not because it matters to me. Paul is and will to always be my son, blood or not-that has to be clear. But I never would have brought this up unless..." "Unless what, Maximus? Just say it already!" Lucius pressed impatiently.
"Paul's real father has appeared... and he wants to meet him." "What? Who is he? When did this happen? Dad, where is this all going?" Laura asked, alarmed.
"His nis Pierre Legrand Bouygues. He's a man of very high in status in France Hexapproachedyesterday and asked to meet Paul," Maximus said, as if it was the worst moment of his life. "Dad..." Laura whispered, processing the information.
"Kids... Your mother and I made a lot of mistakes, but I know-without a doubt-that you are and always will be the most important thing in my life."
"This man-this Legrand-wants to get close to Paul. And the truth have no idea what to do....I would Ridea O never allow anyone to take any of you away from me," Maximus said, his voice heavy with emotion. Chapter 1009 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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