My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0832

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Lucius frowned as he sat beside her. “What did that man want? What kind of deal do you have with him? He’s been helping us ever since I cut ties with Maximus, but I still don’t understand why.”

She exhaled slowly.

“Lucius, you’re a man now. And lately, you’ve been acting like one–something I’m incredibly proud of.”

Her voice wavered slightly.

“I never thought I’d admit it, but it’s true. When you were born, you became mine. Something that, for the first time in my life, belonged only to me.”

Her eyes turned glassy as she continued.

“I loved you from the moment I saw you. And I’m sorry–I’m sorry I wasn’t a good mother to you or your siblings. Being in this miserable situation has made me see things for what they really are.”

Lucius swallowed. “What do you mean, Mom?”

“I mean there are a lot of things I need to thank you for. You’ve always been by my side. I pushed your brothers and sister away–not because I didn’t love them, but because they made me weak.”

She clenched her fists.

“Being a mother makes you protective, and that… that was a weakness I couldn’t afford–not with your grandfather and father watching.”

Lucius’s face darkened. “Maximus? That bastard!”

“No, son.” She shook her head. “Maximus never did anything as vile or perverse as Leonardo and Frank. He loves you, Lucius. And I hope that one day, you’ll give him a chance.”

Lucius scoffed bitterly.

“One day, I hope you let him be part of your life. What I did to both of you was wrong. But your safety—and mine –depended on you believing Leonardo was your father.”

His jaw tightened. “I will never understand why you endured all of that.”

a fool. And because I didn’t want

let out a dry

can’t move. And the doctors say it would take a miracle for

“Mom,

Alexia’s expression hardened.

I’m staying with you for as long as life

that’s exactly what I need to

not this

and

voice, weak as it was, still carried authority.

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in this damn bed, but I’m still your mother and you

defeated. “Fine.

out weakly, taking his hand.

you. And you don’t deserve

furiously. “You are

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smile. “You’re young. You’re handsome. And you have a big heart–God knows where you got it from, but it’s there.”

tightened

to live, Lucius. You need

I’m

son. That’s not happiness.”

cracked slightly.

your life–not letting it

took a deep breath

decided… this is

Lucius’s voice broke.

Listen to me. Take care of yourself. Grow.

slipped down his cheek.

out to your siblings. I don’t want you to be alone