My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 406

Chapter 0406 

“Theodore wanted to tell you many times, but he found out from Frank that you and he had joined forces against Marcus to fulfill my father’s will, not mine. That made hindistrustful. In the end, he didn’t know who in the family to trust. I was in a vulnerable position, so I couldn’t take any risks. If your wife wanted to kill me, telling you would make her eventually find out I was still alive.” 

“No, I understand your logic…” 

“Come on, Maximus. Back then, all I saw was that you were a proud businessman, and also completely in love with your wife. I understand it perfectly. I might’ve done the same.” 

“It took me five years to recover from the trauma, well, physically, what could be recovered. My memories were completely erased. I went through physical and psychological therapy because, after that, I suffered from anxiety. My life wasn’t easy, at least for two years after I woke up. Istill use a cane occasionally, but I try not to, it makes me feel old.” 

“Didn’t you ever plan on looking for us?” 

“With what purpose? By the time I could leave the hospital, I had already learned everything about you all, my family, and even found Mary, but by then, she had been married to Marcus for two years. That’s when I realized that it was true–you knew I was dead, and it was normal for you to continue with your lives. I had no reason to interfere. My presence would only disturb the peace of your lives, and adding to that, I couldn’t recover my memories. I would only be a burden to you, since even Grandma Catherine was no longer around. She died almost the moment I woke up from the coma.” 

Maximus’s face was in shock, tears rolling down his cheeks The man in front of him, elegantly sipping his coffee, was his brother, but at the same time, a complete stranger. He spoke as if reading from a script. 

“Peter, I don’t know what to say. So much has happened, I don’t even know where to start. I know Alexia hurt you, it was all my damn fault. I should never have let that woman into the family…” 

“Maximus, don’t blame yourself for things that have already happened. Turn the page. Can you imagine if I had decided to live my life frustrated because I couldn’t recover the life I lost?” 

“Right now, I wouldn’t be enjoying my grandson Theodore says he’s almost like my son, but he has a mother and a father, both very young. You know my son. I’m infinitely grateful that you gave him what was his. Since he met me, he’s always wanted to know more about me, but neither Theodore nor I can help him with that. I know that you and I didn’t have the best relationship in the past, but today, I’m very grateful. Alden is a good boy. He’s very smart and will know how to make the most of his surname 

“Are you saying you’re in contact with Alden? 

“Of course, Alden lives with me!” 

“Why doesn’t Alden ever mention you? He never talks about you. On the contrary, he always shows some nostalgia for you.” 

“I know! It’s because I’ve asked him not to. I don’t want anyone to know about my existence, and when I say anyone, I mean anyone. Now you know about me, but it was your curiosity that led you to me. I didn’t look for you. I don’t want to change things. You all are peaceful here, and I lived peacefully in Slovenia. I didn’t need anything else,” 

“Have you remarried?” 

“No! With my ailments, who would want me? Besides, I have nothing to offer anyone. I have no memories, no life. The little I have is what I’ve built over these 13 years living outside the hospital. That was my decision, and I don’t