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.

problem with that.

want you to teach

“Teach you? How?”

use this time to learn from you, too. I know you’ve been teaching Alden some things, so

her with suspicion before asking, “Serenity, aren’t you still 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.

out,” Serenity said

Why?” Maximus

not?” Serenity shot back,

business world. Maximus ran his hands through his hair

dropped out of university. Are you going to teach me, or

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it, girl! Do you realize you’re supposed to finish

this than Marcus. And trust me, my father-”

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

promise–or better yet, I’ll make you sign an agreement–committing to finishing your studies. You can’t just drop out like this. You’re a Palmer, and you need to carry that name with pride.”

I don’t even have your

you are going back to

Serenity said, her

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

said, her eyes filling with sadness.

you to drop out 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.”

Because I never gave your mother that chance. I don’t want to

can handle things. I don’t want you to sacrifice your future for them. They’ll grow up and figure

I want to learn from you. But if you can’t do it, I’ll ask Matthew