Chapter 0237

[The past]

Audrey had just turned 18, and during her birthday party, she met Maximus Palmer. That night, Maximus arrived at the celebration alone–a rare occurrence, as he usually attended such events with Alexia to maintain appearances. However, an argument over something trivial had erupted before they left the house, and Alexia chose to stay behind, leaving him embarrassed.

As Maximus approached the venue, he noticed a stunning young woman leaving. Her long chestnut hair flowed freely, and her features–her complexion, her expressions bore a striking resemblance to Mary. For a brief moment, he froze, staring at her, lost in the memory of his former wife. Shaking himself out of it, he continued toward the party.

“Maximus! You made it!” Alex Brown, his close friend, greeted him enthusiastically. “Sorry for dragging you to this; you know how my mother is. She insisted on introducing my sister to society.”

“No need to apologize. Honestly, I needed to get out for a bit and socialize,” Maximus replied, though there was a weariness in his voice.

“Where’s Alexia?” Alex asked curiously.

“Hmph… You already know,” Maximus said with a shrug.

“Another fight?”

“That’s our usual these days. That relationship ended a long time ago,” Maximus admitted with uncharacteristic honesty.

“Maximus, you still miss her, don’t you?

had a sinking feeling he knew exactly

course! She was a treasure. I still can’t wrap my head

was an

that’s clear as

“You’re a-

right. That’s why I’m your best friend, isn’t it? Someone has to tell you the

bringing her up

I do, I hear tumors about you… strange

the

not blind. My wife reads those gossip magazines, and

“That’s all nonsense.”

have to work to make a living. But I know you, and I know when you’re lying. If you’re going to start over, at least end things with Alexia first. You’re not too old to start fresh, but you

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twenty years.”

jaw, unwilling to discuss the matter further. “Speaking of your sister, I brought her a small gift. Where is

Hey, Audrey! Get over here young lady!” Alex shouted

calling, only to realize it was the same young woman he

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