My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 846

Chapter 0846

After leaving the hospital, Maximus drove home, the only thing on his mind being the need to have his family together again. Things with Peter hadn’t gone well, but at least this time, he had something to keep him grounded -his family and Diana.

Diana hadn’t accompanied him home; she had stayed behind at the hospital while Alden took Celeste back. Once Alden returned, she would head home as well.

Maximus barely registered the drive. By the time he snapped out of his thoughts, he was already parked in the driveway of his father’s house.

For a moment, he just sat there, gripping the steering wheel, lost in his thoughts. No matter how many times he went over it, he couldn’t predict what would happen with his brother. He leaned back against the seat, closed his eyes, and let his mind drift to a memory that never failed to calm him.

[Four Weeks Earlier]

After Peter’s surgery, the news hadn’t been as encouraging as everyone had hoped. Due to brain swelling, the doctors had been forced to induce a coma to prevent further damage and allow his body to heal.

Maximus had wanted to stay and wait for his brother to wake up, but he needed to go home–his children had just arrived. After months apart, he needed to see them, hold them, feel their presence. And, of course, he needed to meet his granddaughter.

“Alden, son, I need to go home. The kids and Laura just arrived. I have to see them, at least for a little while. I promise, I’ll come right back to cover for you,” Maximus said, clearly torn.

“Yeah, Uncle, I get it! Don’t worry. I know you need to go, and I’m sure you’re dying to meet little Adele. Plus, it’s been months since you last saw your kids. Go! I’ll be here.”

“Try to convince Celeste to go home too. She needs to rest, especially for the babies.”

“I know, I’ve tried. But she refuses to leave. She insists on waiting until my dad wakes up.”

“Alright… Just make sure she doesn’t overdo it. We’re all here to help her carry the weight.”

“I will. Now you go. Your kids must be dying to see you.”

“Thank you, Alden. Thank you for taking care of my children. You have no idea how grateful I am for everything you’ve done for them.”

After their brief exchange, Maximus left for Magnus’s house. The first to greet him at the door was his father himself.

“Dad… How are my kids?”

“They’re in the backyard, getting some sun. They love the house–and I think they really missed their dog. They even stole mine.”

“They adore Chester. I knew they’d love yours too. Honestly, I can’t wait to see them…”

“How’s Peter?”