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?”

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

shirt

asked, slightly

want pizza! Can we get pizza?”

we go out for it, or should

think we should order it, Dad,” Paul chimed in,

know what to 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

anger.

them shared a meal together, chatting and laughing. Maximus was in awe. He had anticipated a somber day full of heartbreak, given the

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 currently held Alexia’s

Maximus arrived at the cemetery, he found it swarming with reporters. Cameras flashed, and questions flew. The infamous love story of Maximus Palmer and Alexia Levett, which had captivated the public two decades earlier, was coming to