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?”

taken aback by his children’s lack of emotional response. The apparent distance in their relationship with Alexia was surprising but, upon reflection, understandable.

tugged at his father’s shirt to get

eat?” Maximus asked, slightly puzzled by the

we get pizza?” Maurice asked, bouncing

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

order it, Dad,” Paul chimed in, sounding unusually present.

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.

a large 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 somber day full of heartbreak, given the news he had just delivered. Instead, his children were relishing their time together as a

they needed to get ready. Their mother’s funeral mass was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the cemetery chosen by the

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