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 guy?" James asked,

long story. But basically, I

doesn't love me. He never will. That much is clear. But here I am-married. And, well... I

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, and his words stuck in Mary's

still believed that one day, Maximus would finally see her, that he would leave Alexia

is my house-well, my parents' house. Come on in. If you want, you can

be heading back to the U.S. next weekend, but in the meantime,

was all Mary could

entirely comfortable with the situation, but it was better than

house was warm and welcoming. It wasn't

again, Santorini was charming no matter where you were beautiful

the others so you can feel more at

"Okay..."

Palmer. She'll be staying here tonight,

Angela!" they all greeted

at the tall, blond man who had suddenly appeared in

be married, to enjoy being single again, to go back

the girls here were all single, living life on their own terms. She had no doubt

in with the group by the fire, drinking beer and wine, snacking on chips and sweets, something completely different was unfolding

-

come, Alexia?" Maximus's

I came to see you?" Alexia

you're

working toward just went to hell

nover

consequences?" Maximus snapped,

clearly irritated.

mad because I interrupted your honeymoon with

I'm

why!!