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 I always rush through my homework just so I can sneak in here

gave you permission to come

sorry! I... I

across the face, knocking her to the ground. He picked her up,

the chance to finish school. She was hungry to learn.

was reliving it all from a different angle, even up to the day of the wedding. His face was twisted,

with her fake little face! Stupid brat, you gave me your virginity just

Alexia. And my dear wife-she's going to learn what hell is. And no one's going to save her from it."

Grandma, I'm in a hurry," Maximus said coldly, his eyes just

tell me any private details-I know you two

let's just go," Maximus snapped, clearly

ceremony was held. It was a small, intimate event. Only Alex, Gen, and Fred-Maximus's close friends-were there, along

and Mary's friends from Galea had been

and dinner were supposed to be the event