My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 880

[Meanwhile at the Evans residence]

Maximus and Magnus had been discussing delicate matters for hours, locked away in the study. No one dared to disturb them—everyone knew that when those two shut themselves in, it was always something serious. They had learned that over time.

"Maximus, are you absolutely sure about what you’re going to do?" Magnus asked, looking troubled.

"Yes. My brother gave me back my peace of mind. He fought until the very end to restore it for us, and neither Marcus nor I have done anything to repay him."

"I’ve secured permission for you to visit him, though I doubt it’ll be a pleasant visit."

"I’ve heard from certain sources that Leonardo has had multiple run-ins with Frank. But obviously, the second is more well-known than the first, so things have been rough for him."

"Whatever happens to Leonardo is none of my concern. I just want to know what happened to my brother’s mother."

"You think Leonardo will tell you?"

"If I give him the right incentive, something in exchange, he will. And like you said, he’s not exactly having an easy time in prison."

"Well, you know better than anyone that this story could take many turns, right?"

"I know, Dad. Believe me, I know…"

"What did you just say?"

"That I know?"

"No, the other part… Did you just call me Dad?"

"Oh… Sorry, it slipped out."

"No, it’s okay. It just makes it feel more real. Sometimes, I still think you’re far away, that you’ll never come around. And today, like on other occasions, you make me happy when you call me that."