My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 1124

Meanwhile, in one of the many rooms of Magnus's house, Diana was surrounded by the women of the Palmer and Evans families—her sisters and her mother.

Each of them gave her their best wishes as they buttoned up the delicate pearls on her wedding dress.

Valerie hadn't been able to attend the ceremony. She also felt it was time to start setting some healthy boundaries around certain relationships. Still, she made a video call where she shared how happy she was for the couple. She had also designed a beautiful choker for Diana, featuring a sapphire in the center, which Serenity had helped fasten.

The elegant piece, designed by Valerie, carried a deeply personal meaning—one only she fully understood.

For Diana, at the time, it had just been about listening to a woman who needed to be heard. But for Valerie, Diana had been a lifeline in her darkest moments.

"Valerie, what you gave me is beautiful. I can't even imagine how much it must've cost. You really didn't have to."

"It wasn't a bother at all. It's my way of thanking you for what you did for me—and also a way to say sorry for not being at your wedding."

"Well, if that's the case, you should skip our gatherings more often," Diana said with a grin.

After a quick chat and everyone's well-wishes, Diana and her mother stayed in the room alone. It was time for a long-awaited mother-daughter talk.

"My girl… You look beautiful. Your dress, your veil—everything you're wearing makes it all feel real. It's been hard for me to picture you away from us, but I know this is where your real happiness begins."

"Mom…" said Diana, her voice tinged with emotion.

"At first, I wasn't really on board with your relationship. I mean, the man's a lot older than you.