My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0022

Maximus carried Mary in his arms, who had fainted at the sight of him. He felt a deep sense of guilt for his wife’s reaction. Before, when she saw him, she would flash a wide, ear–to–ear smile. Then that smile faded into a look of submission, which later turned into anger or indifference. Today, her face showed fear and desperation. It didn’t please him; instead, it caused him great pain, though he wouldn’t admit it.

“Sir, what happened? Did you hurt her?” Emma asked.

“No, I didn’t do anything! She fainted when she saw me, Maximus said, his voice heavy with regret.

“I see, come on, come on, put her here,” Emma said, concerned.

Maximus carefully laid Mary down on the sofa in the living room, while Emma rushed to get the first aid kit. Maximus could see the aftermath of last night’s slap: her cheek was swollen, and there were bruises. Trying not to dwell on it, he held her hand, remembering the days when she tried to hide her interest in him.

‘How did we end up here?’ he wondered. If only this girl had truly been what she seemed, many things wouldn’t have happened as they had. Emma returned with the first aid kit.

“Sir, I’m going to put some rubbing alcohol under her nose to wake her here when she wakes?” Emma asked.

up. Are you sure you want to be

“You’re right, Emma. I’ll go freshen up and head to the office. I won’t have breakfast here,” Maximus said.

Emma watched Maximus, trying to understand his expression, but she was also upset with him, so she turned her back on him. Once he was out of sight, she dabbed a cotton ball with alcohol and held it under Mary’s nose, causing her to wake up in a startle.

“Miss Mary! Calm down, calm down, you’re okay! The mister isn’t here,” Emma said as she held her by the shoulders to keep her from getting up and falling.

he? Did he leave? Please,

but he’ll get

of here!”

you need to relax. I won’t let you go

Mary’s distressed desire to leave the house, decided to step in.

whims. I know what I did last night wasn’t right, but this is your home, and whether I like it or not, I’m the one who has to leave, not you. So, stop making

here! I already told you, Let me

“No! You’re staying!”

to her room, locking the door behind her. She grabbed her phone and dialed a number she thought she’d

BONUS

Chapter 0022

pick up…”

speaking,” came the voice

Mary. Please keep your voice down; I don’t want

Are you okay? What happened?”

and I tried to escape, but he caught me and won’t let me leave.”

I’m coming over! Is he at home?

help me!” she

spoke, Maximus left the house with a suitcase. Mary watched from her window as his car drove away while

had a suitcase. Please,