My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1083

She ended the call. She could feel her grandson was suffering because of the mistakes he'd made, but she couldn't give him the same kind of affection she used to when he was a child.

This time, he hadn't just fallen—he'd hurt someone else. And not just once. He'd hurt her both physically and emotionally.

Back at Palmer Group, after the call ended, Maximus sat behind his desk and tried to focus on work, but he couldn't get his grandmother's words out of his head.

"Beauty doesn't grow in hell.' Grandma... you and your sayings. I know I hurt Mary. But I also know she loves me. And if I don't file for divorce, she'll never really leave me."

The day flew by too fast. Soon, night had fallen, and darkness blanketed the city. For a moment, he felt the urge to go home.

Maximus poured himself a glass of cognac and smoked like never before. His neck ached, his head throbbed, and the alcohol seemed to be playing tricks on him.

Out of nowhere, he started to see a familiar silhouette pacing back and forth, trying not to draw attention. Then it disappeared. A moment later, he saw it again —that small, thin frame-sneaking into the office, grabbing a few books, and curling up on the sofa in front of the bookshelf to read them.

The image started to come into focus and...

Sorry, I thought you weren't here. I didn't mean to come in, it's just... I like reading your books. I want to learn more, and

gave you permission to come in

sorry! I...

the silhouette of his past self-slapping Mary across the face, knocking her to the ground. He picked

memory hurt. She had never even had the chance to finish school.

different angle, even up to the day of the wedding. His face

That damn Mary with her fake little face! Stupid brat, you

me and for Alexia. And my dear wife-she's going to learn what hell is. And no one's going to save her from it." "Maximus, it's time! Mary's about to walk down the aisle, let me go with you. First, we get you there, then I'll go bring

hurry," Maximus said coldly, his eyes just as

any private details-I know you two aren't waiting for the wedding night, but first you've gotta get married,"

go," Maximus

that, he was seen leaving the room where the ceremony was held. It was a small, intimate event. Only

from Galea had been invited too,

were supposed to be the