My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0153 +25 BONUS Maximus returned hquietly, but Alexia was already waiting for him in the living room.

"Where are you coming from?” Alexia asked, her tone laced with anger.

"I had a business meeting in the city, and then I went out for dinner," Maximus replied indifferently.

"Oh, dinner? Was it with slittle tramp named Audrey?" Maximus froze, his mind racing over how his wife had found out about the girl.

"Don't you dare playfor a fool! You know I have eyes and ears everywhere," Alexia snapped.

"Ah, Alexia," Maximus sighed. "You should have learned something from Grandma Catherine. Even though she's dead, I can still hear her nagging through you.

1 "Who is that girl? Another potential lawsuit? At least tellshe's of age, or am I going to find out you're fooling around with a minor? I don't understand why you do this to me, Maximus. You weren't like this before. You loved me!" Alexia's voice cracked as a few rears slipped down her face.

"Alexia, I'm not falling for your manipulations. I've told you already-I don't love you, and you don't loveeither. We're both miserable, but you refuse to accept a divorce because you think it'll hurt the kids. Should I remind you of their ages? One is 20, another is 18, and the younger ones are 15 and 6. They're not babies anymore. I think they'll handle the separation better than you will." "That's not true! Peter is still little. He'd be devastated if we split up!" "And how would you know what Peter wants? You shipped him off to boarding school! He just doesn't want to feel alone, but you don't even know what your own son needs. You don't want a divorce because I won't agree to give you half the company. Remember, Alexia, it's not entirely mine. Bartz has a stake, as does my niece-even though we haven't found her yet, she's still a Palmer, just like my children. And let's not forget Mary Preston. I'm not the sole heir you seem to think I am." "That's nonsense! We've run the company all these years. They have no claim to this inheritance! It's ours, and you know it!" "Legally, it's not how you want it to be. But sure, keep believing in your fantasies. I've always told you the truth. And don't forget my father's share will be divided among his five grandchildren, just like he said." "I've worked hard for this company too, Maximus. Ideserve a share of everything we've built!" "Alexia, your work has been recognized, and you've received generous bonuses for it. If you chose not to save any of that, that's on you. I'm going to bed. Marcus Bartz is visiting tomorrow, and I need to be rested and calm to deal with him." "That bastard!" Alexia spat. "If you'd bought him out, we wouldn't be in this mess now!" "Alexia, do you even hear yourself? Do you remember that your dear grandfather nearly bankrupted the company? Bartz was the one who injected the capital to save it. That man doesn't want money; he wants power, and being part of the group gives him that." "Just go to bed! I don't want to fight anymore!" Alexia yelled furiously.

Chapter 0153 +25 BONUS Maximus walked to the bedroom he'd been sleeping in for years. He took a long shower, put on his pajamas, and stepped out onto the balcony to smoke a cigarette. Sitting in the chair outside, he closed his eyes and let his thoughts wander back to the past in Santorini.

After a long nap, Mary woke up and stretched like a cat, In doing so, she forgot she was partially undressed. Her body arched, and a soft groan from nearby startled her.

"Ouch!" She froze, eyes wide, realizing Maximus was holding her. Looking down, she remembered she wasn't wearing a bra and quickly grabbed her dress to close it across her chest.

"Maximus Palmer! What do you think you're doing?" she demanded.

Maximus, groggy from sleep, blinked up at her and took in her petite silhouette.

"What? What's wrong? Why are you wakingup?" "Why? Because you're hugging me!" "Oh, that? You were the one who huggedfirst. I just didn't push you away.

Mary couldn't tell if he was lying, but she felt disadvantageed, so she dropped the subject.

"Fine. I'm going for a walk!" she huffed, heading into the bathroom to change.

Maximus decided he would go with her, whether she liked it or not. It was late, and there was no way he was letting her wander the streets of Santorini alone.

When she emerged, she was dressed in loose black pants, a strapless black top, and flats. She wore the earrings her grandfather had given her for her wedding.

"I'm going to grab something to eat. I'll be back later.

"I'm coming with you." "Why?" she asked, surprised.

"It's nighttime. It's dangerous to go out alone." "You're exaggerating! I'm leaving!" "Con. I don't even want to go, but if something happens to you, your grandmother will kill me." "Fine, Let's go." As they stepped into the elevator, Maximus held the door for her. She caught the scent of his citrus and wood cologne, while he noticed a faint smell of mange from her.

That night, they walked through Santorini's picturesque streets until Mary picked a charming café on a hill overlooking the beach. The café had small white tables, matching chairs, and lit candles, making it clearly a spot for couples. 20 +25 BONUS Chapter 0153 "Maximus, thank you for coming with me. How about tonight we don't fight? Let's have coffee like old friends. Can you do that?" Maximus stared at her for a moment, a memory of her birthday flashing in his mind. A small smile formed on his lips.

"How about this-we don't fight all week. Let's try to get along while we're here. When we go back, things can go back to normal. Deal?" "It's a deal!" When Maximus opened his eyes, a lump forming in his throat. Two tears rolled down his cheeks.

"Where are you, Mary? What's becof you? Of my niece? I wish I could have adopted and cared for you both!. Where are you? Grandma was right. One day, I'd regret my decisions. I think that day clong ago. Now, I'm left with nothing but old memories Mary..."

His voice broke as tears continued to fall. After a while, he stood and went farge-the to bed. Tomorrow loomed farge day Marcus would visit in person after years. It was not going to be an easy day. Chapter 0154