Chapter 0047

Maximus offered his arm for Mary to hold on to, noticing she was limping slightly from the pain in her feet, though he didn’t want to overstep and startle her Soon, they reached his Ferrari, and he opened the door to help her inside. He drove swiftly toward home, his mind replaying something Catherine had said that could solve his problem.

Catherine liked Mary, and he didn’t feel indifferent toward her either. In fact, Mary had once shown interest in him. “Maybe this could work,” he thought Mary could be the perfect wife–young, beautiful, and calm. Aside from her time with Peter, there were no blemishes on her social reputation, and whatever she had done had been far from Valeria, so there was nothing to hide.

When they arrived at the mansion, Maximus helped her out of the car, and she let out a small groan.

“Ouch! My poor feet. Sitting in the car without putting any weight on them made them fall asleep. I’m taking these damned shoes off right now.”

Maximus smiled. It was the first time he’d heard her curse, and seeing that angelic face cursing amused him. Mary sat in the car, removing her gorgeous heels. After she’d taken them off, she grabbed them in one hand and used Maximus’s arm to help her stand. Instinctively, he picked her up, saying, “Mary, you’re so careless. You’ll hurt your feet like that.”

She wrapped her arms around his neck and replied, “Under different circumstances, I wouldn’t let you carry me, but my feet are too tired this time. I appreciate the gesture.”

“Hey, I have something to show you before you head to bed, but I’m not sure if you’re still awake enough.”

“I think I can stay up a little longer.”

head to

can put up much resistance

As

He sat her on a bench and said, “Wait here, I’ll be right

to the garden entrance and switched on the strings of lights he had ordered to be put up. The garden lit up, revealing a vast array of flowers,

be dreaming! I think the wine’s getting to me.”

you liked the garden. While you were here, it seemed to

said, her eyes wide with admiration. Those captivating eyes that hypnotized Maximus were glowing with joy.

left. I placed the order right before Grandma decided you’d go with Peter. After that, I wanted to cancel it, but it was too late, and it

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I left without saying goodbye,” Mary

fault;

do you mean?”

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