My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0628

Maximus arrived in Slovenia, where Peter’s driver was already waiting to take him to his brother’s grand estate. As they approached the enormous house, Maximus couldn’t help but admire its majesty, but he chose not to

comment.

“I hope your visit is short and that you’re not here to punch me in the face!” Peter said gruffly as he descended the staircase, clearly annoyed.

“Peter! I wouldn’t be here if you hadn’t created this mess,” Maximus replied, tossing a briefcase at his brother.

“Coffee or something stronger?” Peter asked, catching the case with a smirk.

“Coffee’s fine.”

“Let’s head to the garden. I need some fresh air.”

“What’s wrong with you? You’ve sounded irritated since I called.”

The brothers walked down a long corridor leading to an expansive garden filled with manicured lawns and vibrant rose bushes.

“Celeste…” Peter began.

about her?” Maximus

bastards just fired her. It was easier for them to dismiss her

worry about the cost of her treatment. If you wanted, you could send her to

me. She wanted to negotiate, hoping they’d let her keep her job. She loved working there and believed she could return one day.

it the dismissal, or is it

hair. “My mind is a mess. I can’t stop thinking about Mary. And even though Celeste is an extraordinary woman, something just feels…

an idiot,” Maximus said

him, his temper rising. “What do you

wto

Celeste. You never did. You took her as an easy way out. You’re using her to avoid confronting your feelings about Mary. And here I am, being called the heartless one, but look at you–manipulating

true. I

she recovers, but

you so sure?” Peter

were younger, I

unlike anyone I’d ever met. I enjoyed her company, but I didn’t love her. And I’m not proud to