My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0632

Maximus sighed. “Emma, I know I’m inexperienced. I’ve avoided hiring anyone because my younger kids have spent years in boarding school. I didn’t want them to be raised by nannies anymore. Besides, my eldest is 15, and Maurice is 8. They’re not little anymore.”

“I’ve been thinking… I want to come back to this house. These kids need the warmth of a home. Serenity shouldn’t be burdened with a responsibility that isn’t hers. ‘ve always wanted to see how your children turned out, Maximus. I’ve known you since you were born. There’s no one better than me to care for them. Mary wants me to stay with her, but she has Camille and Marcus. You, my dear Maximus–you look very lonely.”

“I just lost my wife, Emma…”

“That’s not what I mean. For years, even while you were married, you seemed alone. Despite all the women you had, you’ve always been lonely. Your children are the best part of you, and I want to help you care for them. I’m not as strong as I used to be, but I can still give them the love and care they need. And I want to ease Serenity’s burden. She’s a wonderful girl, as you must have realized, but it’s not fair for her to worry about her siblings when she should be living her life.”

“Emma…”

“Like I said, I’m moving in with you, Maximus,” Emma declared firmly. “I’ll take care of the kids, and I’ll help when Laura’s baby is born. So, don’t even think about saying no. Understood?”

sure moving in won’t make Mary want to come here and yell at

for everything Mary and Marcus have done for me, but it’s time. Serenity can’t keep playing the role of the responsible big sister forever. She’s young, Maximus. She deserves to live, travel, explore the world, fall in

in my head. I’m still adjusting to the idea of

heart. You need to come to terms with it–and

be the worst idea,” Maximus

and lovers than I can count. You can’t expect her not to fall in

I know. But I hope that day is very far

what needed to. Now, help me carry my bags

I’ll let you stay

Emma asked, raising an eyebrow.

taking one of the guest rooms. I’ve had some bedrooms prepared downstairs so you won’t have to go up and down the stairs. You’re here to support me, not to exhaust yourself. I don’t want you cleaning or running around the house. Emma, you’re not as young as you used to be. If my kids are too much, I can hire extra help