My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0356

Maximus felt like the USB drive his nephew had handled lil was burning a hole in his hand. It was a strange sensation. He had noticed the shift in Allen’s demeanor when he gave him the device, and though he didn’t understand why, he knew its contents were important.

Driving to his new home, Maximus reflected on low efficient Matthew continued to be. The house was already illuminated, with a doorman at the pate, Inside, there was no trace of dust or neglect; everything gleamed, and the place was beginning to feel warm, almost like home. Yet despite its grandeur, it felt as solitary as ever, just like when he was younger. His only real companion remained Emma, his loyal housekeeper.

He made his way toward the study, USB still in hand, when familiar voice echoed down the hall.

“Dad? Is that you?” Laura called hesitantly.

“Laura, my love, what are you doing here?”

“I was worried about you. You didn’t come home last night either, so I decided to look for you,” Laura said, her eyes searching his face.

“My girl, I’m sorry for worrying you. It’s just that so much has been happening, and I’m not ready to face your mother right now,” Maximus admitted, a hint of frustration in his voice.

“Mom hasn’t come home either, and I felt lonely. I thought this was the only place you might go.

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Laura, despite often feeling sidelined by her father, knew his habits well. She searched everywhere he might be, even briefly considering Audrey. But she’d heard they hadn’t spoken in days, ruling her out. That left only the old Palmer mansion. She asked the driver to take her there, her last hope.

To her surprise, the mansion was bustling with activity–cleaning crews and gardeners hard at work. She hesitated at first but reminded herself of her reason for coming. Walking inside, she was relieved to see Matthew, whose presence reassured her.

“Dad, do you mind that I’m here?” Laura asked softly.

Maximus looked at her and felt a pang in his chest.

“Of course not, my girl. This is your home–and your brothers‘ too. You know, I’ll be bringing them back soon, and we’ll all live here together. What do you think?”

Laura’s eyes widened in surprise.

this

now, and I can’t hide it from you. Things between your mother and me aren’t going well. I’ve asked the lawyer to start divorce proceedings.” He reached

what if Mom fights for custody of

Lucius, she has no leverage left–only what I choose to give her.”

before saying, “Dad know you and Lucius don’t get along, but… do you

deeply, his expression darkening. “I’m sorry to say that he is. I’ve looked into your mother’s past, and

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one who had always protected her from the stern man standing before her. Before all of this, Lucius had promised to take her with him when she started university. Now, she

eat dinner?” Maximus asked,

I was waiting for you in the garden, and wasn’t sure if

fully stocked. Let’s see what we can whip

imagined, this was not one of them. Here they were, in the old mansion where he had never allowed them to set foot, preparing to

you’re my guest, so I’ll do

can make

down. I’ll take care

recognize this side of her father. For a moment, she wanted to insist, but watching him confidently prep the ingredients for pasta made her feel special. In all her life, she had never seen him so much as step into a kitchen, let alone cook. Yet

met someone very

immediately jumped to the idea of a woman. It all made sense–the divorce, the new

name is

blinked in surprise. A man? That wasn’t what she

who is

your cousin. It turns out your uncle Peter did have a son. He’s older than you–almost 34.”

her father in disbelief. She could barely process what he

he now?” she asked

image of your uncle Peter. Honestly,