My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Maximus was stunned by how quickly the news had reached his grandmother Catherine, and even more so by her drastic reaction. He had never heard of the Palmer family being connected to the Bartz family, and now Marcus Bartz–a name Maximus thought was nothing but a myth–was being floated as a candidate for leadership. Maximus had never seen or met this supposed heir.

Sitting beside Alexia, the inother of his unborn child and his future wife, a single tear rolled down his cheek as he thought of Mary. He had failed her once again, and this time, fate seemed determined to make him reap what he had sown.

Needing space, he got up and left Alexia’s apartment, driving to his mansion. His supposed sanctuary felt suffocating, and he needed a moment of clarity to prepare for what was to come.

At 3:00 am., a private hangar at the airport welcomed a man in his fifties–Leonard Palmer. After years of self–imposed exile, he had returned to Valentia.

“This must be bad if Mr. Leonard’s been called out of retirement,‘ thought Matthew, who had received instructions to pick him up.

A few minutes later, Leonard emerged, a warm smile on his face.

“Matthew! My old friend, how are you?” Leonard greeted him with an exuberant handshake and a pat on the shoulder.

The resemblance to his son Peter was striking, both in looks and demeanor. Leonard exuded a laid–back charm, though Matthew was well aware of the darker side that could emerge when he was provoked.

“How was your trip, sir?” Matthew asked politely.

“Let’s drop the ‘sir,‘ Matthew–we’re practically the same age!” Leonard said, laughing. “The trip was smooth, thanks for arranging everything so quickly. My time away has been relaxing. I’ve found my youth again. Look at me–radiating vitality! But now I’m back to clean up the messes my sons have made,”

“Mrs. Catherine is livid,” Matthew admitted grimly.

“Of course, she is. Alexia has finally wormed her way into the family. I’m not surprised she’s furious. But what really caught my eye was seeing Marcus Bartz on the candidate list. Isn’t the entire Bartz family supposed to be dead?”

what I thought as well, sir–uh, Leonard.”

Now, let’s get going.”

the time Leonard and Matthew arrived at the mansion, Maximus was already there, having spotted Matthew’s car in the driveway. He stepped out of his own vehicle to see Matthew unloading

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doesn’t offer to help his old man carry his bags?” came a voice

turned,

supposed to protect the family’s interests, but it seems you can’t even

for the company. My personal

accepted everything that came with it–including responsibility for your personal life. But let’s not argue here. Come, give your old man a hug! It’s been years

interaction made him think of his unborn child. “How can I ever measure up to him? How am I supposed to raise

they climbed the steps to the mansion, the headlights of another car lit up the driveway. Catherine Palmer stepped out, her commanding presence impossible to

Is this what it takes to bring you home? Maybe I should send more memorandums like that one

I thought he’d be with you,” Maximus asked,

later. He’s taking Mary to the clinic first,” Catherine said,

Maximus.

flash of genuine concern in

audacity to

know.

you don’t deserve anything,” she snapped. “You have other problems now, and for once, I will not shield you from the consequences of your actions. You’ve hurt

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me what happened!”

when she couldn’t find. you, broke down completely. She went into crisis, and we couldn’t calm her. I had to call a psychiatrist. The recommendation was clear: if she isn’t admitted to a clinic,

Mary to this point left him reeling. He couldn’t escape the truth–he had become her