NovelEnglishChapter 0432 #25 BONUS Both men stepped out of the vehicle, walking casually toward the school entrance. Today, Peter seemed more at case, though he'd initially appeared irritated. Something inside him told him that Maximus was telling the truth about the investigation. Theodore had warned him the night before that someone had begun digging into matters related to his supposed death. Peter's first instinct was to question Maximus, as he was certain that no one from the Bartz family would take any interest in him.
At the gate, Peter greeted his grandson with a warm embrace, lifting the boy in his arms before turning toward Maximus.
"Ethan, there are speople I'd like you to meet," Peter said calmly to his grandson.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMaximus overheard and couldn't help but feel a surge of happiness. He was already considering introducing Peter to his family.
"Who, Grandpa?" Ethan asked curiously.
Peter hesitated for a moment, almost as if uncertain, but then continued walking Meanwhile, Adrian spotted Maximus approaching with an ominous, cold aura. Nervous, Adrian reminded himself that if he wanted to win over Laura, he'd have to swallow his nerves and face her father. He needed to show he had no ill intentions toward her.
"Adrian, maybe you should go,” Laura said, her voice filled with worry. "My dad doesn't like you much, and I'm afraid he might say something rude." "Don't worry, Laura," Adrian replied confidently. "I like you. If I need to talk to your father to explain how I feel, I will. I want him to know this isn't just a whim.” "Adrian..." Laura said softly, looking uneasy.
"Laura, what did we talk about yesterday?" Maximus's voice cut through the air as he approached, his tone sharp and his demeanor intimidating "D-Dad, he's just a friend..." Laura stammered nervously.
"No one becomes a 'friend' overnight. Please, go wait in the car," Maximus said firmly.
Peter, standing behind Maximus with Erhan still in his arms, placed a hand on his brother's shoulder. “Maximus, calm down," he said in a soothing tone. "L's leave this for today. I want your kids to meet my grandson. You're upset, and it's better to let it go for now. Cothe on, let's go.
Peter's words were convincing enough to extinguish the fire in Maximus's eyes. He took Laura's hand and began walking with her and the other kids toward his car. Peter, however, stayed behind for a moment, fixing Adrian with a piercing glare.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Young man," Peter said, his tone dangerously calm, "this time, I was here to save you. Don't expectto step in next time. I know exactly how boys your age think. Don'teven think about playing games with that girl. Her father is overprotective, as you've clearly noticed." Adrian, who had felt confident moments before, suddenly found himself unnerved. It wasn't just Maximus's presence-Peter's towering frand icy aura sent an even stronger chill down his spine.
Peter turned and followed Maximus from a short distance, is mind racing. This felt like a leap of faith toward trusting his brother, but it also served as a test to see if he could truly rely on him. If things didn't work out, Peter knew he and his family could always move away and start fresh.
+25 BONUS Chapter 0432 "Maximus, are you okay?" Peter asked, placing a hand on his brother's shoulder again.
Maximus turned to face him and noticed the little boy in Reter's arms. yin Beter'sarms. He smiled and said, "Sorry, I didn't realize -who's this little guy?" Ethan stared intently at Maximus and replied, "My nis Ethan Pietrovich Palmer." "Well, Peter! So this is your grandson..." Maximus said, unable to take his eyes off the boy.
"Yes, this is my grandson," Peter replied, lowering the child to the ground. "Ethan, greet him properly."
Ethan extended his hand and gave Maxinus a firm handshake-at least, as firm as a five-year old could manage. Maximus watched the scene and smiled, feeling a surprising wave of tenderness.
It was strange. His brother seemed like a completely different man from the one he remembered. Peter, who used to be carefree and uninterested in formalities, now carried himself with a sense of maturity and responsibility. This version of Peter felt unfamiliar, yet undeniably admirable.
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