Chapter 0075

Fred left the mansion fuming, but not before reminding Maximus that Mary needed to be seen at the hospital. If not, he would have no choice but to inform Catherine of everything.

Once Fred was gone, Maximus approached Mary, who was sitting quietly in the garden, still trying in vain to recover her lost memories. Her mind felt like a puzzle missing critical pieces, her memory frozen at the day after their wedding.

“Mary, how are you feeling?” he asked cautiously.

“I’m fine,” she replied softly. “My body aches, but I think the medicine will help.”

“Do you want me to help you to your room?”

“I think I can manage. I don’t want to trouble you.”

“Come on,” he said gently, crouching down. “Hold onto my neck. I’ll carry you.”

Still dazed, she looped her arm around his neck. As he carried her, Maximus couldn’t help but notice how frail she had become in such a short time. Living with him had clearly taken a toll.

“Sir, is the missus all right?” Matthew asked as Maximus carried Mary through the front door.

“She’s fine,” Maximus said curtly. “Just a bit unwell. I’m taking her to her room.

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Matthew’s expression betrayed his disbelief. He couldn’t reconcile the fragile woman in Maximus’s arms with the disturbing truth of her situation. But he said nothing, knowing his opinion was irrelevant.

Maximus took Mary to the master bedroom and gently laid her on the bed. Mary blinked in surprise, unsure what to make of this unexpected gesture. Just the day before, he had made it clear she wasn’t welcome in this room.

it’s not necessary. I can go

want to keep an eye on you for any aftereffects. Fred said we need

She lay back, puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor. Yesterday, his gaze had been full of contempt; today,

In her dream, she stood in

she screamed, bolting upright, drenched in sweat

to the bedroom. He found her trembling, her

wet with tears,

Are you okay?” he asked, his voice tinged with

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around the room before landing on him. Confusion and fear filled

What did you do to me? Where’s my grandfather? Tell me,

reaction that her

you fell down

keeping me here? You don’t love me, and I don’t know

please, calm down-”

closer, she grabbed whatever was within reach and began hurling objects at him. A vase, books, and decorative

her hard across the face, sending her sprawling to the floor. She clutched her

married me for? What did I ever do to you?

listen. You left me no choice. You don’t have any self- control,” he said coldly.

she sobbed, her voice filled with despair.

was worried about your fall, but I see you’re still the same stubborn, spoiled girl. I’m not in

out, slamming the door behind him. He needed to see Alexia, his refuge, the woman who soothed him. Anything to forget the chaos of

Her body ached, her head throbbed, and her spirit felt broken. She realized escaping Maximus wouldn’t be easy. Wherever she

phone–someone to call for help. But when she found it, her heart sank. The device was shattered, clearly stomped to pieces.

contact anyone, she felt trapped. Exhausted and still in pain, she lay down to relieve

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