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...

weren't here. I didn't mean to come in, it's just... I like reading your books. I want

I never gave you permission to come in

I'm sorry!

Mary across the face, knocking her to the

never even had the chance to finish school. She was hungry to learn. He hadn't been fair—he'd made her

up to the day of the wedding. His face was twisted, furious, staring at himself

Mary with her fake little face! Stupid brat,

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,

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

in a hurry! For God's sake, don't tell me any private details-I know you two aren't waiting for the wedding night, but first you've gotta

let's just go," Maximus snapped,

the room where the ceremony was held. It was a small,

had been invited too, but they never

supposed to be the event of