My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0041

Peter arrived at Philip’s clinic, swiftly getting out of the car and open the passenger door for Mary. He gently took her hand and led her Inside.

“Philip, we’re here. Please, help me check on Angela, “Peter said.

“Peter, Angela… Come in, come in,” Philip responded gesturing towards an examination table. ” help her up. We need to examine you, Angela.”

“Peter,

Mary, now known as Angela, knew that Philip only called her by that name because of the arrangement with Peter. The name tugged at her emotions, and before she could stop it, tears started flowing. Peter pulled her into a comforting embrace, but the familiar scent of his cologne only made her cry harder, reminding her of everything that had happened.

“What’s wrong, sweetheart? You need to calm down se Philip can examine you. I’m worried about that head injury,” Peter said softly.

Mary tried to steady her breathing, wiping her eyes with her hands. “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to cause trouble. I didn’t know what else to do.”

‘Angela, none of this is your fault. Maximus is the one who’s messed up. You’re a wonderful woman, and you never should’ve been caught in his path.”

Meanwhile, several miles away, Maximus woke up, groggy and exhausted. Even though he had slept, his rest felt hollow. His mind was haunted by the image of Mary falling after he slapped her, hitting her head on the table. The memory played on a loop, gnawing at him. He reached for his phone on the nightstand, realizing it was off. He turned it on and was greeted with 15 missed calls from Emma. His heart raced as he immediately thought of Mary.

“Emma, what’s going on? You called me so many times!” he asked impatiently, dreading the answer.

“Sir! I’ve been trying to reach you since it happened, but I couldn’t get through, so I contacted. Matthew,” Emma explained, her voice shaky.

with the riddles, Emma. What

helped her.

you supposed to be watching her?” he roared.

know, sir! I know! But she ran, and someone helped her escape. I’ve been trying to call you ever since, but I couldn’t reach you. Matthew

phone on in case she tries to return.” “Yes, sir! I haven’t left, and I’ve only told your grandmother that Mary is

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a crushing weight descend on him. His weariness vanished,

I just spoke to

afraid you won’t like what I found.”

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me,” Maximus snapped.

security footage. Someone

Maximus growled, his frustration growing.

car as far as I could, but there are no

phone down. “Damn you, Peter! You can’t stand the fact that she chose me, can you?” he muttered to himself, rage

his jacket, he was about to storm out of the room when

you going? You were supposed to stay

at the mansion, and I

again. I noticed it was off, and I missed important calls because of it,” Maximus