My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1054

"Excuse me, miss, have you seen my wife by any chance? She's a short girl...” Maximus asked at the front desk.

"The woman who went up to your room? The blonde?" the receptionist asked, looking confused.

"No, my wife is the short girl I arrived with."

"I'm sorry, sir, but the woman who came in earlier said she was your wife."

"Oh, I see... Well, did you see the short girl I arrived with?"

"Yes, she left the hotel, but we didn't see where she went... I'm sorry."

"What? She didn't check in?"

"No, sir... I only saw her pass by with a bag and a backpack."

A chill ran down Maximus's spine. He rushed outside and looked in every direction. The streets were still lively, but as the night wore on, the crowds were thinning.

Before panic could take over, he dialed his wife's number.

Meanwhile, Mary was lost in a different world-surrounded by a group of people her age, or at least close to it. She laughed, drinking beer, the gathering reminding her of the ones she used to go to back in Galea.

As the night wore on, the girls decided to turn in. Mary followed suit, though a small part of her hesitated. She barely knew these people, and the thought made her uneasy.

Once inside her room, she locked the door securely and kept her clothes and shoes on-just in case she needed to leave in a hurry.

By morning, most of the house was still asleep, but Mary had barely gotten any rest. She had a roof over her head, but she didn't know anyone here, so she stayed alert, making sure not to lose sight of her belongings.

Suddenly, there were two soft knocks on her door, followed by a voice asking for permission to enter.

"Can I come in?" James' voice came from the other side.

"Oh, uh... Give me a minute!"

She quickly grabbed a thin sweatshirt and pulled it on before going to open the door.

As soon as Mary opened the door, James stepped inside.

"How did you sleep?" he asked.

"Well, thanks. Pretty well," she replied.

"That's what I like to hear! You sound more relaxed. Want to go for a walk?" James asked enthusiastically.

"No hangover?"

That's why I need a walk... What do

outside was better

walk along the shore, stick close by while the others wake

"Sounds good."

some strange reason, Mary

than her and

up carrying her bag, while

backpack, which contained

previous day still fresh in her mind, she let herself go and, before she realized

you. If you were my girlfriend, damn, I'd show you off everywhere. I'd love for people to see me with you. You're gorgeous, fun, and young! Who would want to keep you a

lips, and instead of pulling away,

the first time. James didn't waste the opportunity, gently guiding her to

intense. His hands explored the outline of her body, even with

had done it he had seduced her. He wanted a summer fling, and she was the

That made her an ideal conquest. And yes, it was

notice

lost in the wave of emotions James was stirring

of the beautiful dress—one

her panties, touching a

the sensation James was giving her. She had

room without caring where she'd end up. The least she could do was get

she broke her marriage vows-right here, on

had done it again and again. Why

had married young and spent most of her time locked away. This was the only opportunity life had given her to feel young

beach, because this moment was giving her just a taste of what had been denied to her for over

slept

had wandered the streets of Santorini, convincing himself that Mary must have returned

the reception desk, no one had seen her come

through the city, trying to think

much she had loved

led him to

he walked aimlessly, scanning the

something in

A silhouette.

sitting together in

still several meters between them, but as

he