My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 71

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Reluctantly, Emma went upstairs and knocked on Mary’s door. She found her already asleep, dressed in comfortable athletic clothes. Remembering how little Mary had slept the night before, Emma hesitated to disturb her. She returned downstairs, determined to serve Maximus herself. 

“Emma, where’s Mary? Why are you the one serving me dinner? Was I not clear?” Maximus said, standing abruptly and heading toward Mary’s room. 

He burst into her room, slamming the door open. Mary was startled awake, barely processing what was happening before Maximus yanked her up by her sweatshirt and dragged her toward the dining room. 

“Mary, you should know that being my wife comes wit responsibilities. It’s not just about taking my name and enjoying my money. From now on, household chores, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are your responsibility. Emma needs help keeping this house in order, and since you have so much free time, you’ll assist her. You don’t work or contribute anything useful to this household, so you’ll help with the cleaning and cooking.” 

Mary was stunned. It wasn’t the tasks themselves that shocked her but the anger and hatred in Maximus’s eyes. The rest of the week was a nightmare She faced constant reprimands and punishments, such as being denied meals, for even minor mistakes. 

Mary began to dread his presence. She trembled every time he walked into the house and only felt relief once he left. Still, she didn’t let his behavior break her spirit. She kept herself busy during the day, wearing loose clothes while cleaning the house with Emma. The two women formed a close bond, sharing conversations that lightened their burdens. But in the evenings, Mary would change into something more presentable, bracing herself for Maximus’s return. 

Despite her efforts, nothing seemed to please him. He criticized everything–especially her coffee. It was always too bitter, too weak, or not the right temperature. One day, she served it slightly hotter than usual, hoping to meet his standards. Instead, he burned his mouth and shouted at her. 

“What kind of coffee is this? I just burned myself!” he yelled, throwing the cup’s contents at her. 

Mary screamed as the hot liquid scalded her hand. She never thought he would go so far as to harm her. She ran to the kitchen, tears streaming down her face, and held her hand under cold water. Emma rushed to her side after hearing the commotion. 

“Sir, Mary has burned her hand. Let me take her to the doctor,” Emma pleaded, assuming it had been an accident. 

“No, Emma. She needs to learn how to serve coffee properly. She’s useless,” Maximus said coldly as he grabbed his jacket. “I’m leaving. I have to be at the office early.” 

Mary overheard his words from the kitchen, and her heart broke. This was too much. Wrapping her hand in a kitchen towel, she went to her room, grabbed her bag and phone, and left the mansion. 

Mary wandered through the quiet, upscale neighborhood, trying to calm herself. She decided to see a doctor for her burn but realized she had forgotten her wallet at home. She thought of Fred, a family acquaintance, and headed to his clinic. When she arrived, he immediately noticed the towel around her 

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hand and frowned. 

“Mary? Aren’t you supposed to be on your honeymoon?” he asked, puzzled. 

“It was canceled. Fred, can you take a look at my hand? Maximus spilled coffee on it this morning, and it’s been burning ever since. I didn’t think it was serious, but now it really hurts.” 

When Fred unwrapped the towel, his expression darkened. Her hand was red and blistered, and Mary winced in pain as he carefully examined it. 

“Mary, what happened?” 

“I served Maximus his coffee too hot, and he threw it at me. It landed on my hand. I thought it wasn’t serious, but judging by your face, I guess it is.”