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..."

body-he hated hearing that from his son. But he controlled himself. Now wasn't the time to say something he might regret. Anything he said in that moment could hurt

and you don't know the whole story. Don't judge your mom

believe me, even if she

all she left behind

"What is it, son?"

hate that guy Pierre... but I can't, Dad, I really can't. Back then, he was really good to

that you don't carry hatred in your

what you're going to wear, maybe even on

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

a dad yourself by the time you look back on how you met

himself into Maximus's arms. Maximus was still lying down, watching him, just wanting

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

more storms ahead, but you'll make it. You're my son, and I love

me. I'll love you for the rest of my life-for every year

"But honestly