My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 521

Chapter 0521 

Camille, having seen Marcus storm out, went to find the girl she considered her daughter. She found Valerie in tears, embraced her, and said: 

“Valerie, my love, I don’t think this is going to work. Have you thought about whether it might be better to end things?” 

“What?” 

“Valerie, darling, I’m not blind. You’re not like this because of Marcus. You’re like this because of that other man. I’ve told you before–he’s not here. He was just a youthful dream. You only spent four months with him. You didn’t get to know his quirks, his moods, how he handled problems, or how he’d take care of you after your child was born.” 

“A marriage is built over time, not just by saying ‘I do.‘ For example, take my case. My husband was a hopeless romantic before we married. He spoiled me with gifts, flowers, cuddles, and compliments. He was amazing in bed. But once we got married–oh, my dear–it turned into hell. Everything I said or did annoyed him. He’d throw food at me, yell at me, and shove me. He never hit me outright but would push me. When we fought, he’d lose control, smashing things instead of touching me. My girls were terrified of him. Whenever he came home from work, they’d hide.” 

“Camille, Marcus has never been like that.” 

“Exactly. Even before marrying you, Marcus was a gentleman. Everything between you two happened by mutual agreement. He’s always respected you. Even when he first met you, he never used the fact that he supported Serenity financially against you. Tell me, Valerie, what reason did Marcus have to take care of you and Serenity? Sure, Peter was his best friend, but he could’ve ignored you both. He didn’t. Instead, he cared for you with respect and empathy, never expecting anything in return. 

“Everything he did came from him, always with Frederick as a buffer. You even said it yourself—Marcus used to give you chills. His presence intimidated you. But he always kept a respectful distance. 

“Your relationship came later, and that’s normal–natural even–for two people who only had a dead man in common. You didn’t know Marcus before, and he didn’t know you. Yet you fell in love anyway. 

“My dear, remember how your relationship began. Marcus was a shameless womanizer–you knew that. But once he got with you, he changed. You’ve never had to worry about him cheating. He’s always given you your place, even in front of the doctor who healed him. And let me remind you, he owed her his ability to walk again. He could’ve stayed with her out of gratitude, but he didn’t.” 

“Camille, why are you telling me all this?” 

“Valerie… Are you being naïve on purpose? Let me ask you again–if Peter were alive, would you leave Marcus and your children? For what? To live out some youthful love story?” 

Valerie’s eyes filled with tears and doubt, but Camille saw the truth in them. 

“You don’t need to answer me, Valerie. I already know what you’d do. Just think about this: if you chase that fantasy, you’ll destroy Marcus’s happiness, Serenity’s, John’s, and the happiness of these two little ones you’re carrying. Are you willing to do that for the illusion of your first love?” 

“Camille… I haven’t said anything to you…” 

No, but your face says it all. And that’s what counts. Think carefully. Whatever you decide, I’ll be by your side. Good or bad, we’ll face it together. I might not agree, but I wouldn’t leave you to raise my grandchildren alone.” 

“Camille, why do you assume I’d end up with Peter? He’s dead. The only thing that unsettles me is seeing him 

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