My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0077

That afternoon, as Mary tended the garden with music blasting from her small speaker, she didn’t notice the shadow looming behind her. Maximus had returned. The loud music had drawn his attention to the garden, where he found his wife singing cheerfully, her clothes smudged with dirt and her face glowing with happiness. For a moment, he hesitated, taken aback by the scene. Then his eyes landed on the speaker, and he turned it off.

Hearing the sudden silence, Mary called out, “Emma, know, I know! The music’s too loud, but the roses at the back can’t hear it otherwise.”

“Mary,” came Maximus’s deep, unmistakable voice.

She froze, her body stiffening as she turned around. Her hazel eyes met his, and the sight of his tired, serious expression sent a jolt through her.

“1… I’m sorry. I thought you were Emma.”

“I see you’ve been busy in my absence,” he said flatly

“No, I just… The garden needed attention,” she stammered, fidgeting with her sleeves. Maximus’s gaze swept over her disheveled appearance. He said nothing more, but the way he turned and walked away felt like a silent judgment. Mary’s brief period of peace had ended. Her husband was back, and with him came the weight of their strained relationship. She quickly put away her tools and ran inside to bathe, determined to avoid giving him any reason to criticize her further.

and sighed heavily. Like Mary, she understood that their tranquil days were over. Now, she could only

and unreadable. As he passed through the kitchen, Emma approached him cautiously.

having dinner at

thing–don’t let Mary do any more gardening. That’s what the staff

sir. It won’t happen again. She just enjoys it and has a good touch with the plants.” “That may

pulled her hair

you can do this,” she whispered, though the knot in her throat grew tighter. “He’s only here for the night. You just have to get through it.”

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as she left the room, steeling herself for what lay ahead.

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mansion wasn’t entirely by choice. He and Alexia had fought bitterly for the first time since her return. The

back to his home without offering any explanations. Though the mansion was legally his, the workers were on edge. While Mary’s rule had been relaxed and amiable, Maximus’s presence brought a tense,

the kitchen, Emma noticed Mary’s trembling hands