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“Katherine, one question that’s been on my mind–how does your son have Peter’s last name?”
“Well, after I moved to Argentina, I was five months pregnant. My belly was just starting to show. One bad day, while I was at the beautiful beaches of Mar del Plata, I ran into someone I never would’ve expected.”
“Who?”
“Darius Richards…”
“Who’s that?”
“Oh, that’s right! I never told you, did 1?”
“No!”
“He was Peter’s lawyer and right–hand man for legal and business matters. He recognized me and just greeted me from afar, thinking my husband was nearby. But something caught Darius’s attention–my huge belly!”
“He realized right away it was Peter’s child!!
“Of course not! But he was surprised. He thought I’d moved on and had someone else in my life. We ran into each other a few more times, and eventually, he approached me since he always saw me alone. That’s when I confessed everything—I told him the baby was Peter’s. He was skeptical at first, but he told me this wasn’t something I could keep hidden.”
“So, Peter found out about his son…?”
“No! We never got the chance to tell him. I forbade Darius from saying anything. If I’d known Peter would die three years later, believe me, I would’ve shown up at his door with my son myself.”
“So then?”
“He was Peter’s legal representative? At first, Alden was just Alden Ivanoff. That’s it. No patronymic, just that. I was his mother, so he carried my last name. But when Peter died, Darius still had the legal authority Peter had granted him. One of the first things he did was track me down. Mary had disappeared, and he thought it wasn’t fair for all the Palmer wealth to end up in the hands of Peter’s brother and his descendants when Peter also had a share that could go to his own child.”
“So he helped you give Alden Peter’s last name?
“Yes, and on top of that, all the money Peter had earned was frozen. That Bartz guy made sure of it. He decreed that it would stay frozen until Peter’s descendants came forward.”
“And now they’re coming to claim that money, but Peter’s daughter has also appeared.”
“Alden has no problem with his sister. In fact, he’s excited though he’d never admit it. He’s thrilled to know he
She’s has a sister. He’s already seen her and thinks she’s beautiful. Both of them inherited their father’s genes. studying at a good university and is a photographer. She’s very clever, I’m sure they’ll get along well
“You’re telling me he’s already seen her and knows everything about her?”
“Not everything, but he’s told me he’s gone to see her at the university. He just watches her from afar. Even if he doesn’t say it, I know he wants to approach her. My son is as charming as his father, but in public, he gives off the impression of being cold and ruthless. You know how protective he is of me–he doesn’t want anyone to hurt me. Things weren’t easy for us in Argentina.”
“I know, my friend! But Alden has worked so hard to establish himself as a successful businessman. Even as a
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young man, he showed a natural talent for business. He built his fortune all on his own. I was surprised when you said we were moving to Valentia. I’m grateful you brought he along, but I didn’t understand why you and Alden wanted to come.”
“Alden thinks we can find a good doctor here in Europe to help me. He believes I can still regain mobility in my legs. The rehabilitation has been helpful, but he was recommended a great doctor in Valeria. Apparently, this doctor started his career very young and has taken several advanced courses specializing in spinal treatment. His name is Chris Sylvester.”
‘So, basically, we’re here for that and will go back to Argentina after, right?”
