Chapter 0079

Mary left the study carefully after hearing Maximus. Once she was in the hallway, he heard her running down the stairs. A smile appeared on Maximus’s face. Silently, he followed her and listened as she excitedly shared the good news with Emma.

“Ma’am, but we haven’t decorated the house in ages. The decorations are probably broken or really outdated.

“Emma! Come on! What matters is that we can decorate. This will be my first Christmas here, and I don’t care if the decorations are old. We’ll use whatever works, and maybe I can buy a tree with my savings.”

Maximus was surprised to hear the two women worrying about money. That shouldn’t be an issue- money was never something his wife needed to worry about. Yet, she never asked him for anything

“Mary!” Maximus called out as he stepped into the kitchen.

“Yes?”

“I’ve been thinking about your Christmas. This is the first one you’ll spend here. Maybe we can go buy what you need to decorate the house.”

Mary’s eyes lit up, and a big smile spread across her face.

“Really? That would be amazing! Maybe when you have time, you could-” she started cautiously, not wanting to ruin the moment.

your coat. We’re going right now. Today’s my only free day.”

I’ll be quick!” she exclaimed, dashing upstairs.

had decided they didn’t need Matthew to come along this time–he wanted it

out the window, enchanted by the city’s Christmas decorations. She rarely left the mansion, so just seeing the streets lit up was

walked in with his wife to buy everything she needed. Mary admired the decorations but kept glancing at the prices. Most were quickly dismissed- she opened her

trip for Christmas decorations was now becoming less fun. Maximus, noticing her hesitation, finally

I can afford it. I only brought a little money,” she admitted, lowering her head, worried he’d scold her

was taken aback. So that’s why she hadn’t chosen anything? Pulling out a sleek black card from his wallet, he took her hand and said, “Here. Buy whatever you like, Consider it a Christmas gift.”

eyes sparkled, but she

+25 BONUS

I change my mind!”

decorations. By the end, the bill was

happy now?”

“Yes!” she exclaimed.

still missing something.”

asked,

tree! You’re planning to have

have this,” she said, showing him the

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