My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 1002

Meanwhile, in one of the church’s rooms where Alden was getting ready, he was surrounded by Peter, Magnus, and Maximus. He looked imposing and confident, fully aware of the step he was about to take.

Six years ago, he had married under completely different circumstances.

Today, however, he was accompanied by three generations of men. His father, jovial and relaxed, adjusted his tuxedo. Maximus and Magnus stood by, offering their silent support. Nothing about this moment resembled what he had gone through six years ago.

Shortly after, Theodore and Adam arrived, having searched for their seats in the church before joining them.

"Alright, how’s everything going? Is this young man planning to run away or what? And why are all the Palmer men gathered in here?" Theodore asked, his rare sense of humor making an appearance.

"Hello, Theodore," Peter greeted his friend.

"Hey, Peter… So, how’s the proud father-in-law? Ready to stand by your son’s side?"

"Of course!" Peter responded confidently.

"And what about you, kid?" Theodore turned to Peter with a smirk. "You’ve got two daughters, and yet you still haven’t set a wedding date with Celeste? Or are you still thinking about it?"

"We’re waiting for the right moment," Peter said, making excuses. "At least I’m not the one who got married in secret and then suddenly showed up with a 23-year-old son."

"I took responsibility! I didn’t sit around waiting for the ‘right moment,’ you insolent brat," Theodore shot back, squinting his eyes in mock annoyance.

"Alright, alright, enough of that," Maximus interjected, amused by their bickering. "Today is about my nephew."

Peter and Theodore had a unique friendship—somewhere between close comrades and rivals who never missed a chance to take jabs at each other.

Theodore had recently bought a house in Tuscany, where he now lived with Fiona. Meanwhile, Adam had moved to central Valeria after enrolling in one of the best universities in the city.

Despite now sharing his life with Fiona, Theodore remained as gruff and tough as ever to the outside world. But within the walls of their home, he was the most loving man she had ever known. Their life together was filled with warmth and affection.

While the three men continued their playful argument about relationships, Magnus turned to Alden.