My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 69

Chapter 0069 

Once Maximus and Mary left the wedding hall, they arrived at the mansion. Mary felt unsettled by the deathly silence during the drive. The only thing Maximus had sald was that the honeymoon was 

canceled. 

When they got to the mansion, Maxhinus stepped out of the car first and hurried inside without even glancing at Mary, who was still sitting in the vehicle. She opened her door and stepped out, still holding her bridal bouquet. Watching him ascend the steps to the entrance, she gripped the flower stems tightly before heading in after him. Once inside, she found Maximus waiting just to inform her that he wouldn’t be sleeping in the master bedroom–he would continue staying in the guest room. 

Mary sat in the living room for a long time, still wearing her wedding dress. Maximus had locked himself in his study. After some time, she summoned her courage and began walking toward the study to ask him what was wrong. Just as she was about to open the door, it swung open, and Maximus stormed out, brushing past her. 

“Mary, you’re still wearing that ridiculous dress? Please, change out of it. And don’t wait up for me- I’m going out, and I don’t know if I’ll be back,” he said as he descended the stairs and walked out. 

Mary stood there, stunned, watching the man she had just married leave without a care in the world. His words had been deeply hurtful. She had chosen the dress with him in mind, believing he’d find it beautiful. To her, it was perfect. 

The house was eerily empty. Emma, the housekeeper, had taken a vacation, assuming the newlyweds would be on their honeymoon. But she was surprised when Matthew texted her, saying he thought he’d seen Mary at the mansion. 

That night, Mary cried herself to sleep, her tears soaking the pillow. Meanwhile, far from the mansion, Maximus was at Alexia’s house, trying to repair the damage he’d caused earlier in the day. Alexia had been reluctant to let him in, but Maximus began explaining what had happened. With that, Alexia didn’t feel the need to tell him she’d pale 

a visit to the bride before the wedding. 

“Alexia, you know I love you. This whole charade was just to get my grandmother off my back. Mary means nothing she’s just a child. I can handle her, and I’ll make her pay for daring to deceive me. 

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“Maximus, how can I be sure you won’t change your mind later? This morning, you seemed so certain when you told me to leave.” 

“I know, sweetheart. But what more proof do you need? I’m here with you tonight. It’s supposed to be my wedding night, and I don’t see Mary anywhere near me.” 

“Maximus, I love you. I don’t want to lose you–I couldn’t bear to be away from you. I just don’t understand why your grandmother can’t accept that we love each other.” 

“My grandmother is stubborn, but I know I’ll eventually find a way to free myself from her control over the company.” 

Alexia wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. That night, she claimed him as her own. It felt like their wedding night, even if it meant resigning herself to being the other woman. In that moment, none of it mattered. She believed in him, and she was certain that one day, she would be his wife in every sense.