My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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 The decorations are probably broken or really outdated.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.

We’re going right now. Today’s my only free

be quick!” she exclaimed, dashing

in less than ten minutes. Meanwhile, Maximus pulled the car out of the garage. He had decided they didn’t need Matthew to come along this time–he wanted it to be just the two of them. By the time he brought the car to

and the drive was quiet. Mary gazed out the window, enchanted by the city’s Christmas decorations. She rarely left the

malls he owned and 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 wallet and realized she couldn’t afford anything

was now becoming less fun. Maximus, noticing her hesitation, finally asked, “Why haven’t

a little money,” she admitted, lowering her head, worried he’d

his wallet, he took her hand and said, “Here. Buy whatever you like, Consider it a Christmas gift.”

sparkled, but she hesitated. “But…”

+25 BONUS

change

end, the bill was enormous, but all she had to

you happy now?” Maximus asked.

“Yes!” she exclaimed.

still missing

asked,

tree! You’re planning to have one,

this,” she said, showing him