My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Maximus had returned from Germany, but his life had changed after that trip. The man came back with more questions than answers, and the only one who could provide those answers was in Slovenia.

“Peter… you son of a bitch. Why the hell do I have to follow through with your stupid plan?” Maximus said aloud. Naturally, no one responded. He was taking a sip of whiskey when someone knocked on the door to his study. “Maximus?” came a woman’s voice.

“Come in!” Maximus said, turning his chair toward the door.

Serenity entered, walking slowly, her gaze curiously taking in every detail of the room. Maximus looked at her, feeling a sudden wave of warmth as he watched his daughter study the space–a place he had often refused to share with her mother.

“What is it, Serenity? How have you been feeling these past few days here?”

“That’s exactly what I want to talk to you about…”

“Go ahead. I’m listening.”

“I came here to take care of Laura and the kids. I plan to stay for a while, as I mentioned. I hope that doesn’t bother you…

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“Why would it bother me?”

“I know that you and I haven’t really connected much, and most of what we’ve done together has been because of Laura. I want to get to know you. I want to take advantage of being here to spend time with you.

A strange sense of nostalgia washed over him. His daughter the child he had with a love that ultimately failed- was choosing to reach out to him.

with that. What do you want

you to

“Teach you? How?”

has taught me a lot about business and how to run a company, but I want to use this time to learn from you, too. I know you’ve been teaching Alden some

in school? If I remember correctly, you’re in university, right? If Marcus isn’t paying for your tuition because you came here, Lean take care of it. Because now that I think about it, you haven’t been going. You’ve been here for two weeks, and I haven’t seen you leave for university once.

out,” Serenity said

Why?” Maximus asked, stunned.

going to teach me or not?” Serenity shot back, looking him straight

the same look he reserved for his adversaries in the business world. Maximus ran his hands through his hair and said, “I haven’t seen Marcus yet, but when I do, he’s going to want to punch me

He already knows I dropped out of university. Are you going to teach me, or should I ask

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Do you realize you’re supposed to finish your degree?”

angrier about this than Marcus.

She knew exactly how to manipulate both Marcus, the man who raised her, and Maximus,

teach you. But you need to promise–or better yet, I’ll make you sign an agreement–committing to finishing your studies. You can’t just drop out like this.

even have

change it, simple as that. But you are going back to university.

her tone

university, and I’ll teach you. Otherwise, forget it–you’re not going to blackmail me into

me…” Serenity said,

of university. That’s a crucial part of your personal and professional growth. You’re an incredibly sharp young woman, but I don’t want you to waste your potential.” “Why does this matter so

mother that chance. I don’t want to be the reason you don’t finish

handle things. I don’t want you to sacrifice your future for them. They’ll grow up and figure out their own paths, just like you will.

He completely understands my reasons. Besides, I’m not quitting university -I’m just taking a break. I want to learn from you. But if you can’t do it, I’ll ask Matthew to teach me. After all,