My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1153

[Pierre's House]

Paul and Maurice had finally arrived at Pierre's home. After a long period of contemplation, Paul had finally agreed to live with his biological father.

He still remembered the nerve-wracking moment when he brought it up with Maximus. The young man had been a bundle of nerves, unsure of how his father would take the news.

To his great surprise, Maximus had agreed without resistance. He had known this day would come eventually and had already come to terms with accepting the reality.

Blood calls to blood-that's what had happened with Serenity and Marcus. Even though Marcus had resisted letting Serenity live with Maximus, in the end, their blood ties had pulled them together. This situation felt almost identical.

To Paul and Maurice's surprise, Pierre was nothing like what they had imagined. He was kind, engaging, and genuinely interesting.

He always found ways to strike up a conversation with them. Even though they had only been in France for a few days, Pierre had made the most of every moment to ensure they felt welcome and comfortable.

Pierre was the kind of man who, thanks to his education, could talk about anything. This fascinated Maurice, who never stopped asking him questions.

The two boys had planned to stay with Pierre for a month. Paul wanted to go, but he didn't feel comfortable going alone he needed his younger brother by his side, and Maurice was happy to join.

Pierre had no problem welcoming them, caring for them, and being what he had never had the chance to be before: a father. For the first time, he felt responsible not just for himself, but for two curious, lively boys who now took up all his attention.

He had never known this kind of responsibility, but seeing them wandering around the grand house filled him with a strange sense of peace.

"Mr. Legrand, there's a phone call for you," the butler said, approaching the man in the garden with the boys.

"Yes, who is it?" Pierre asked.

"Pierre... how are my sons?" Maximus asked, his voice tense.

"They're doing great. They're out in the garden right now. Would you like to speak with one of them?"

wanted to

told you, Maximus. They'll

for agreeing to take

I should be the one thanking you for giving Paul

couldn't help but feel some empathy for Maximus. He knew this wasn't an easy situation, but Paul had sought out space, and Pierre wasn't going to miss

the brothers, who were clearly very close, didn't seem like a bad idea. Their presence

member of French royalty, settling down had bored him. But he had come to accept that part of his life. Having company, especially from two curious boys who were genuinely interested in his

still remembered his last conversation with Maximus-he had been painfully aware that the man wasn't in a good place. Maximus had been devastated by the sudden death of his daughter-in-law, a loss that

[Two Months Earlier]

know why I reached out," Maximus said

But last I heard, Paul didn't want

I'm not exactly sure what changed, but after everything we've been through lately... he's expressed interest in

the reason behind it. I

I'm being honest, I'm

you allow Paul to come stay with me, I promise I'll

doesn't want to go alone. He wants to bring Maurice-my

why not. If it makes him feel better, I have

logistics and get them to

Maximus. Truly, thank you

just one

"Go ahead."

to share. But if, for any

come and suddenly realize

that. You have my word. If either of them wants to stay longer, I won't stop them—but before any decision is made, I'll make sure they speak to

"Thank you, Pierre."

would work out for the boys-two kids about to