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

Maximus

"What?" Laura asked, surprised.

I've seen who can leave you

"Dad..."

asked gently, encouraging

You just have to watch how he 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

that's not something you figure out in your head. It's something you feel. What's your heart

"What do you mean?"

you see him? When you're near him? I mean, the guy's not exactly hard on the eyes. And Adele? She's the

I think I

isn't a maybe. It's a yes or a

together with Adele, I feel calm. And when he takes my hand... I don't know, I feel

of course-but seeing that side of him still throws me off. The tough guy I used to date is nothing like the man

not. He wasn't going to stay the same forever. Trust me, when I think about

"Seriously?"

We all change, Laura. Some faster than others. And Adrian-though it might leave a bitter taste in my mouth to say this-Sa good man. I've seen how hard he works, and honestly 'm proud he's the father of your daughter. It means you made a good choice back then. Sure, he's made

you