My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 870

Maximus was going through his tasks on the computer. Now that Peter had woken up without his memories, he, Theodore, and Alden had taken charge of Peter’s many businesses. It was incredible how his brother had built such a vast empire.

Ironically, Maximus was now, in a way, working for his own brother. But he didn’t mind. He had everything he could ever want—a wise father, wonderful children, and a granddaughter who took up as much of his time as possible. Not to mention a good woman by his side, supporting him through thick and thin.

Maximus couldn’t be happier with the life he had now. His children were slowly adjusting to their new home. It wasn’t the mansion he had originally planned to spend his days in, but this place had truly become a home.

He was lost in thought when Laura walked into his study.

“Dad… Can I talk to you for a moment?”

“Of course, sweetheart! What’s on your mind?”

“Well… Now that we’re back in Valentia, I’ve been thinking a lot. You know I’m a single mother. I’m not a little girl anymore, Dad. I have a huge responsibility now. And honestly, Adele and I have been taking advantage of you and Alden.” Laura’s tone was firm.

“What? What do you mean?” Maximus asked, adjusting in his chair, bracing for the worst.

“Dad, I want to work. You work so hard to make sure we have everything, but if I’m being honest, it shouldn’t be your responsibility to take care of me or my daughter anymore. I know you do it out of love, but I want to earn my own money.” Laura spoke with complete sincerity.

Maximus was stunned. But he liked what he was hearing. He let out a relieved sigh, realizing this wasn’t bad news. He had grown so used to dealing with bad news that he was almost expecting it.

“What’s your plan?”

“Well, I already talked to Emma, and she said she could take care of Adele while she’s still a baby. Once she starts crawling and walking, she’s not so sure. Emma is an incredible woman, did you know that?”

“I know! She took care of me when I was young and living alone in the mansion.”

“Well, that brings me to my next point. I’ve been studying at university. I enrolled while we were away. I’m already a semester in. I know it won’t be easy, but I can do it—I have to do it. And I want to work with you. I don’t care if it’s making copies, running errands, or doing whatever—I just need to start earning my own money.”

“Laura, but—”

“No ‘buts,’ Dad. I’m the mother of a beautiful baby girl, and I want her to see that. I’m a single mom. I was the one who let myself fall for what I thought was love, and I take full responsibility for my own naivety. But I don’t want my daughter to grow up watching me just hold out my hand and get whatever I want.”

Maximus had never been prouder of his daughter. His chest swelled with emotion.