My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0088

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Back in Lainavalle, Maximus had spent an entire week at his grandmother’s house, diligently caring for Mary. One morning, he had even surprised her by bringing her breakfast in bed.

“This is delicious, Maximus! I never imagined you could cook!” she exclaimed.

“Well, there’s a lot we don’t know about each other. Hot I’m not about to starve,” he replied with a sly

grin

“I see! It’s amazing. Want some?” Mary offered, holding out a fork with a piece of French toast.

Maximus accepted the gesture happily. Slowly but surely, Mary was lowering her guard, and he was thrilled by it.

Throughout the week, Maximus had shared a bed with his wife. It had started awkwardly–Mary had stayed as far to the edge as possible the first night, but by morning, she found herself wrapped in his warm, strong arms. She’d protested at first, asking him not to let it happen again. However, it soon became clear that it wasn’t Maximus pulling her close it was her, unconsciously seeking the warmth and comfort his presence offered.

dinner, the usual nightly routine began. Maximus prepared her bath with hot water and lavender oil, as he’d done all week. But this time, something different happened. As Mary undressed, she paused and

to bathe

but answered without hesitation. “Of course.

shed his clothes and carefully stepped into the tub, settling in behind her. Mary leaned back against his bare chest,

to sponge her shoulders and neck, his touch delicate. As he did, his mind raced with thoughts of how their marriage should

a life like this anymore. I don’t want to keep running, or pretending everything’s fine. I want things to truly be fine,” she said softly, her voice

immediately–she was offering

same thing, Mary,” he said earnestly. “I know I messed up before, but I’ll fix

warmth spread through his chest, unlike anything he had

down with care. For the first time in years, he took in the sight of her body. She was no longer the young, shy girl who had given him her virginity. Her body had changed, matured. She looked

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gently, she began to relax.

he deepened their connection, Maximus took it as a sign that she trusted him

they became one, he moved slowly, making sure she was comfortable. He smiled when he heard her soft moans of pleasure and, feeling encouraged, let himself fully embrace the passion they

her eyes sparkled–just like they had five years ago. For a while, they simply