My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus)

[5 Years Later]

It was an autumn afternoon, the scenery in the Willowcombe countryside painted in hues of yellow, orange, and brown. Today, after being postponed for several years, Peter would finally marry Celeste. Their daughters, now just over five years old, would serve as little bridesmaids and carry the train of their mom's dress.

In a simple, intimate, and beautiful ceremony, the couple—who had learned to love through adversity-would finally unite their lives before God.

This would be the first time in five years that the whole family would be reunited. Even Lucius and his daughter, who had been away, had confirmed their attendance.

Peter had invited Marcus; however, he understood how uncomfortable it might be for his friend's wife. Even though there were few memories left, it was clear that something had once happened between them, so Peter gladly accepted his congratulations from afar.

"How are you?" Maximus asked, adjusting the boutonnière on his brother's black tuxedo.

"Nervous!" Peter said honestly.

"You? Nervous?" Maximus asked, surprised.

"Hey! This is my first and only wedding. What do you expect?" Peter replied, straightening his bow tie.

"Okay, okay, fair enough! But I'm sure everything will be perfect... It's crazy to think that today, you're finally getting married. So many years, so many stories."

"And you? How are you feeling?" Peter asked, noticing how tired his brother looked.

"I'm okay... I think what's making me nervous is seeing my son again..."

"I figured as much. Lucius's doing fine. Little Amanda too-she's a smart, brave girl."

"Lucius says she's a lot like her mom," Maximus said, remembering their occasional video calls.

"Physically or in personality?"

"Both... But anyway, today is your day. I won't bring it down with my stuff."

"Thanks, Maximus."

"Why are you thanking me?" Maximus asked curiously.

"For being here, for being my brother, for everything we've been through together..."

"Life gave us a second chance, and I think we've made the most of it."

"Yeah, I suppose we're a bit less idiotic than we used to be."

"Well, at least we're less idiotic..." Maximus said with a smirk.

"Let's not forget we're not fifteen anymore..."

"Oh, I realized that years ago..."

"So... what do you think Celeste thought of the surprise?" Peter asked, glancing at himself in the mirror again.

"I think she loved it-though honestly, I have no idea how you pulled all of this

off."

"In my spare time, and with help

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from my daughters, mom, sister and niece. They're all full of

cleverness. I just paid for it," Beter

said, shrugging.

In the bridal suite, Celeste stood in front of the mirror, still stunned. How had Peter

known exactly what wedding dress to choose?noveldrama

There were so many tiny details he had paid attention to. The dress

wasn't flashy, but it was beautiful-a simple yet elegant mermaid-style gown that hugged her silhouette perfectly. Though there was one little detail she hadn't told anyone yet, and this dress made it a bit more noticeable.

Her hair was half up in the front, left down in soft waves, showing off her wild curls that rarely stayed in place.

Her bouquet was made of wildflowers. Nothing fancy, but the fact that Peter and their daughters had gone out to pick them made it deeply meaningful.

Peter might have been one of the richest men around, but he had learned to live simply—and it didn't bother him in the slightest.

They both cherished their family time, their peaceful moments, and their little getaways as a couple. They were deeply grateful to Aria, who was thrilled to look aftePher granddaughters.

"How are you, Celeste? Is everything okay? Do you need help with anything?" Aria asked as she entered the room.

"Oh, yes! I just need help with the veil," Celeste said, showing her the mantilla laid out on the bed.

Aria smiled, picked it up, and gently secured it in her hair along with the tiara she and Peter had chosen together.

"You look beautiful, Celeste! My son is going to be floored when he sees you."