My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

After Maximus said goodbye to Pierre, he went back into the mansion and headed straight to his son's room. Paul was lying on his bed, facing away from the door.

"Paul, can I come in?" Maximus asked gently.

"You're already in, Dad... Are you here to scold me for something that happened years ago?" Paul said, trying to sound calm.

Maximus looked at his son and it was clear there'd be no scolding. He walked over, lay down beside him, hugged him, and kissed the top of his head.

"Son... I came to check on you. To see if you need anything. I came to see my son, who's going through a rough time..."

Paul turned to face his father and hugged him tightly—and that's when it became clear he'd been crying.

"Why was Mom like that?" Paul asked, his voice full of disappointment.

"Son... Your mom's gone now. It's not right to speak ill of someone who can't defend themselves. Your mother was... complicated. She was an only child, and because of that, she had some spoiled tendencies."

"Dad, don't make excuses for her. Mom was a slut. She slept with whoever she wanted..."

Now wasn't the time to say something he might regret. Anything he said in

the whole story. Don't judge your mom too harshly. Both

to face the consequences of her actions, but believe me, even if she seemed calm on the outside, I'm sure she was

she left behind

"What is it, son?"

can't. Back then, he was really good to us. He

is that you don't carry hatred in your heart.

be on school, on what you're going to wear,

But I know life doesn't always go that way. Still, you'll see—in five, ten years,

worries by then. You might even be a dad yourself

Maximus's arms. Maximus was still lying down, watching

truthfully, he needed his son just as much. Even though he didn't say it out loud, because it would've set a bad example, he felt incredibly proud hearing his son defend him and stand firm in

get through this. And there'll be more storms ahead, but you'll make it. You're my son, and

father in me. I'll love you for the rest of my

"But honestly