My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

[Sometime later]

"What are you thinking about, sweetheart?" Maximus asked as he approached Laura.

"Nothing, Dad. Why?"

"Come on, Laura. I'm older than you-I can tell when something's weighing on you," he said, watching how she tried to avoid his gaze.

"Dad... did you ever doubt the love you had for Mom?"

That caught Maximus off guard. And if he was honest with himself, it hadn't just been once-there were many times he'd questioned his feelings for Alexia.

"Yeah... I think I did. Why do you ask?"

"Okay... I'll tell you, but promise you won't judge me," Laura said, glancing at him nervously.

"When have I ever done that?"

"Never..." she admitted quietly.

"Then? I'm your dad, Laura. I'm here no matter what-whether I agree with your choices or not."

Adrian..." she said, her voice barely

Maximus replied

"What?" Laura asked, surprised.

seen who can leave you like this-so deep

"Dad..."

asked gently, encouraging her

is with Adele-how much he protects her. We've talked a lot. At first, I thought giving him a second chance would be easy, but... sometimes I'm not sure. I don't want him waiting around forever, not knowing if he's got a real shot. That's why I've been thinking through all the pros and cons of letting him into my life again,"

It's something you feel. What's your heart telling

"What do you mean?"

mean, the guy's not exactly hard on the eyes. And Adele? She's the perfect mix of you both. But

I think

Don't think this isn't a maybe. It's a yes or a

know, I

movies-kids' movies, of course-but seeing that side of him still throws me off.

He wasn't going to stay the same forever. Trust me, when

"Seriously?"

to say this-Sa good man. I've seen how hard he works, and honestly 'm

you gave him