My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1053

"Wow. I wasn't expecting that," James admitted honestly. "During the day, that guy seemed really into you... That's why I didn't approach you."

"That man just wants me to stay the hell away from him!" Mary scoffed. Then, a thought crossed her mind. "Hey, wait... Are you from around here?"

"No, I'm just on vacation. Why?"

"Oh... Never mind. I just thought you might be a local," she said, a little disappointed.

"Do you need something?"

"Should I be honest?" Mary hesitated.

Right now, she didn't know anyone. This guy seemed kind and straightforward—

maybe he knew of a cheap place where she could stay.

He didn't seem like the rich type, which actually made her trust him more.

"Go ahead," James said.

"I don't have a place to stay, and I'm looking for something affordable. I don't have much money left. Honestly, I'm thinking about going back to Valentia tomorrow," Mary admitted, feeling defeated.

The place was beautiful. She had loved swimming in the crystal-clear waters. But she simply couldn't afford to stay.

"Don't worry! I know a place! If you'd like, you can stay at my house."

"What?" Mary asked, surprised.

"Yeah. I'm here on vacation with some friends-guys and girls. We're staying at my parents' house, so my home is your home. It's big, and there's plenty of space for you to stay.

"If you're unsure, you can ask around-the house is decent, and there are other girls there, too. By the way, how old are you?"

"Twenty."

I'm twenty-three. How did you end up married to

story. But basically, I guess I was

much is clear. But here I

girl... That man doesn't know how to appreciate your youth and beauty. Think about it!" James said, and his words stuck in Mary's

she had married for love. She did want her marriage to work. She still believed that one day, Maximus would finally see her,

James said. "This is my house-well, my parents' house. Come on in. If you want, you can stay here

can stay as long as you need. I'll be heading back to the U.S. next weekend, but in the meantime, you're

was all Mary

with the situation, but it was better than

welcoming. It wasn't luxurious, but it had a cozy charm

matter where you were beautiful yet

the others so you can feel more at ease," James said with a reassuring

"Okay..."

Angela Palmer. She'll be staying here tonight, so make

they all greeted in

had suddenly appeared in her

it would be like to be free-to not be married, to enjoy being single again, to go back to doing the things she used to do when she was with

were all single, living life on their own terms. She had no

fire, drinking beer and wine, snacking on chips and sweets, something

-

Alexia?" Maximus's

came to see you?" Alexia asked, tears in her eyes, her

realize you're

Do you understand that everything we've been working toward just went to hell because of

nover

consequences?" Maximus snapped,

clearly irritated.

I interrupted your honeymoon with that little brat?"

I'm mad,

why!!