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."

you end up married to an older

a long story. But basically, I guess I was just

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

to 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.

that one day, Maximus would

If you want, you can stay here tonight. Tomorrow, you'll

long as you need. I'll be heading back to the U.S. next weekend, but

you," was all Mary could

entirely comfortable with the situation, but it was better than sleeping on

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

no matter where you were beautiful

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

"Okay..."

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

all greeted

at the tall, blond man who had suddenly appeared in her life. He was

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

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

chips and sweets, something completely different

-

did you come, Alexia?" Maximus's voice

to see you?" Alexia asked, tears in

realize you're

with my grandmother? Do you understand that everything we've been working toward just went to hell because of this?

nover

consequences?" Maximus snapped,

clearly irritated.

so you're mad because I interrupted your honeymoon with that little

I'm

why!!