Chapter 0078

Maximus looked up from his desk. “Mary… Come in.”

Her heart sank at the unexpected invitation. She hadn’t planned for this. Memories of their last confrontation flashed through her mind, and she hesitated.

Come in,” he repeated firmly. “I need to talk to you.

She stepped inside reluctantly, bracing herself for whatever he had to say. Maximus noticed the shift in her demeanor–how her once–joyful eyes were now clouded with anxiety. It unsettled him more than he cared to admit.

“How’s your head?” he asked, his tone softer than expected.

“Fred has been checking on me. There’s no change, but he thinks it’s something I’ve had all my life, so I’m not too worried.”

“Good,” he said, nodding. Then, after a moment’s pause, he added, “Mary… I’m sorry. I never wanted things to get this bad.”

Mary blinked, startled by his words. “Oh… I suppose we both made mistakes. But don’t worry. I won’t do anything to bother you.”

Her response struck a nerve, and his mind flashed back to his last argument with Alexia.

her. She’s just your grandmother’s whim. Tell them you’re incompatible. I thought I could endure this, but being the ‘other woman‘ isn’t something I can take anymore. You gave me one month, but next time, how long will it be?” “Alexia, you

the thought of her being in your house,” Alexia snapped. “While I

try to keep contact with her to

yet I hate imagining that you might be kind to her. Don’t even think of treating her well. She doesn’t deserve

Maximus snapped out of his thoughts. Realizing Mary had already left the study, het followed her to the kitchen, where she was arranging freshly

he said briskly. “I

Mary

her presence unsettled him tonight. She looked more radiant than usual, though he couldn’t pinpoint why. As she moved close to serve his plate, a strange shiver

she said

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Mary,” he replied, almost

intrigued glance lingered on him for a moment before she nodded again. “You’re

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He was more controlled,

their last argument, had left for New York without informing Maximus. The silence between them was mutual, but her absence left

Christmas, Mary

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