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."

end up married to

a long story. But basically, I guess I was

But here I am-married. And, well... I don't think it's going

get divorced, especially at your age. Plus, you're such a beautiful girl... That man doesn't know how to appreciate your youth and beauty. Think about it!" James said,

her marriage to work. She still believed that one day, Maximus would finally

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

be heading back to the U.S. next weekend, but in the meantime, you're welcome

all Mary could

wasn't entirely comfortable with the situation, but it

house was warm and welcoming. It wasn't luxurious,

was charming no matter where you were beautiful

in, I'll introduce you to the others so you can

"Okay..."

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

they all greeted in

tall, blond man who had

to be free-to not be married, to enjoy being single again, to go back to doing the things she used to do

the girls here were all single, living life on their own

chips and sweets, something completely different was unfolding back at the hotel where Maximus and Alexia

-

did you come, Alexia?" Maximus's voice was

Does it bother you that I came to see you?" Alexia asked,

realize you're putting

grandmother? Do you understand that everything we've been working toward

nover

consequences?" Maximus snapped,

clearly irritated.

mad because I interrupted your honeymoon with

why I'm mad, and

why!!