My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 1021

Finally, the whole family took their places, and the photo was taken. Everyone smiled for five seconds until the flash went off.

Amid applause and hugs, the families gathered there began making their way to the reception area.

Valerie, smiling, walked hand in hand with her husband, each carrying their respective baby, picking up the pace. She knew the effects of that chocolate bar would wear off soon, so without wasting any time, she took her seat at the table.

"Come on, grumpy…! I told you, you should’ve eaten something this morning!" Valerie said with a smile.

"I was nervous! I couldn’t get anything down…" Marcus replied, embarrassed.

"Well, now you're going to eat, and I swear I’m making you finish everything. I don’t want to hear any complaints tonight."

"Don't scold me… I’m feeling emotional…" Marcus said in a nostalgic tone.

"My love… Everything's going to be fine. Besides, we can always come visit her."

"But what is she going to do all alone? She’s about to be a mom—she’s going to need us!"

"Honey, don’t you remember? They’ve all lived on their own before and took care of little Adele when she was born. In fact, according to Serenity, Alden was the one who helped deliver the baby."

"Yeah, but it’s not the same…"

"It is! Just trust your son-in-law… I do." Valerie said confidently.

"Mmm…"

"Relax! Look, the food’s here, Mr. Grumpy." Valerie teased, watching her husband struggle between accepting his son-in-law and resisting.