My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 77

Chapter 0077 

That afternoon, as Mary tended the garden with music blasting from her small speaker, she didn’t notice the shadow looming behind her. Maximus had returned. The loud music had drawn his attention to the garden, where he found his wife singing cheerfully, her clothes smudged with dirt and her face glowing with happiness. For a moment, he hesitated, taken aback by the scene. Then his eyes landed on the speaker, and he turned it off. 

Hearing the sudden silence, Mary called out, “Emma, know, I know! The music’s too loud, but the roses at the back can’t hear it otherwise.” 

“Mary,” came Maximus’s deep, unmistakable voice. 

She froze, her body stiffening as she turned around. Her hazel eyes met his, and the sight of his tired, serious expression sent a jolt through her. 

“1… I’m sorry. I thought you were Emma.” 

“I see you’ve been busy in my absence,” he said flatly 

“No, I just… The garden needed attention,” she stammered, fidgeting with her sleeves. Maximus’s gaze swept over her disheveled appearance. He said nothing more, but the way he turned and walked away felt like a silent judgment. Mary’s brief period of peace had ended. Her husband was back, and with him came the weight of their strained relationship. She quickly put away her tools and ran inside to bathe, determined to avoid giving him any reason to criticize her further. 

From the kitchen, Emma had watched the brief exchange and sighed heavily. Like Mary, she understood that their tranquil days were over. Now, she could only pray that the couple wouldn’t fall into another fight. 

Maximus entered the house, his face cold and unreadable. As he passed through the kitchen, Emma approached him cautiously. 

“Sir, “Sir, will you be having dinner at home?” she asked. 

“Of course I will, Emma. Make it ready. And one more thing–don’t let Mary do any more gardening. That’s what the staff is for.” 

sorry, sir. It won’t happen again. She just enjoys it and has a good touch with the plants.” “That may be, but she’s my wife. She should be attending to me, not getting her hands and clothes dirty.” 

After her bath, Mary opened her closet and chose a simple casual dress. She pulled her hair into a neat bun, offering herself a small smile in the mirror. 

“Come on, Mary, you can do this,” she whispered, though the knot in her throat grew tighter. “He’s only here for the night. You just have to get through it.” 

Chapter 0077 

She repeated the mantra as she left the room, steeling herself for what lay ahead. 

+25 BONUS 

Maximus’s return to the mansion wasn’t entirely by choice. He and Alexia had fought bitterly for the first time since her return. The arguiment had escalated to the point where Alexia had thrown him out of her apartment. 

After the fight, Maximus had come back to his home without offering any explanations. Though the mansion was legally his, the workers were on edge. While Mary’s rule had been relaxed and amiable, Maximus’s presence brought a tense, rigid atmosphere. 

In the kitchen, Emma noticed Mary’s trembling hands as she helped set the table. 

“Calm yourself, dear,” Emma said gently. “He’s not as bad as he seems. Just stay calm, and don’t provoke him.‘