My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0398

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“My children,” Maximus began, placing a hand on each of their shoulders. “Laura and I need to talk to you about something. Paul, I need you to pay close attention. Let’s go to my study, and we’ll discuss it there.”

The small family made their way to the study and closed the door. Once inside, Maximus shared the grim news about Alexia’s passing. He had expected a different reaction, perhaps an outburst of emotion, especially from Maurice. But to his surprise, the two boys seemed unfazed. They simply exchanged glances and asked what would happen next. Laura, visibly perplexed, stepped in to answer

“We’re going to live in Dad’s house now!” she said with a mix of enthusiasm and uncertainty.

“But isn’t this Dad’s house?” Paul asked, his confusion evident.

“It is,” Maximus replied with a soft smile, “but I want us to move to the Palmer mansion. That will be our home now. It’s bigger, and we’ll have more space. You can even have a dog- or two–since the gardens are enormous. This house will always belong to you, but I want us to live together as a family. No more boarding schools, no more being apart, and no more distractions from work. I’m taking time off so I can focus on you. Do you understand?”

was surprising but,

at his father’s shirt to get his attention. “I’m

you like to eat?” Maximus asked, slightly puzzled by the abrupt shift in tone.

pizza! Can we get pizza?” Maurice asked, bouncing with

a smile. “Shall we go out for it, or should we

we should order it, Dad,” Paul chimed

make of the situation. Alexia had not been a loving mother, but he had at least expected a few tears from his sons. Still, a part of him felt relieved that their reaction wasn’t filled with grief or

anger.

tree in the garden. For the first time, the four of them shared a meal together, chatting and laughing. Maximus was in awe. He had anticipated a

flew by, and Maximus eventually reminded them they needed to get ready. Their mother’s funeral mass was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the cemetery chosen by the Levett family, who

cemetery, he found it swarming with reporters. Cameras flashed, and questions flew. The infamous love story of Maximus