LittleNovelChapter 0065 Maximus got up and took the first flight to Florentia. His wife had invited him to talk, and he wouldn't let that opportunity slip by. Upon arrival, he drove as quickly as possible to Lunavalle. That particular day, the fields looked more radiant than ever. He was carrying a mix of emotions he couldn't quite describe, but just hearing his wife's voice and knowing he would see her today put him in a good mood.
Meanwhile, something stirred Mary awake. She wasn't sure if it had been a dream or one of her usual nightmares, but she remembered talking to her husband. A pang of unease hit her stomach when she saw her phone on the bed. She quickly checked it, and sure enough, there was a missed call from Maximus. The realization banished any remaining sleep. She grabbed her robe and headed out to stroll through the mansion's gardens. The morning air was cool, with a light breeze brushing against her skin.
Leopold, noticing a car approaching the mansion, went out to greet the visitor, assuming it was Mr. Peter -but it wasn't.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Palmer, we weren't expecting you," Leopold said visibly surprised.
It was still early, and Catherine hadn't left her room yet. Leopold invited him in and said, "Mr. Maximus, givea moment, and I'll wake Mrs. Catherine." "Leopold, I'm not here to see my grandmother. I want to see my wife." "Oh, I see! Then allowto fetch her," "Just showher room, and I'll go myself.
Leopold, slightly startled and conflicted, reluctantly agreed. There was no denying him that right.
When they reached her room, he noticed that Catherine had lodged Mary in what used to be her old guestroom from years ago.
"Miss Mary?" Leopold called as he knocked on the door.
He opened it and was surprised not to find her in bed. The window was open.
"Oh! She's probably in the garden. She enjoys walking among the rose bushes." Maximus looked at Leopold and said, "Thank you. I'll go find her." Sure enough, Mary was sitting on a bench, lost in her thoughts, staring at the horizon. She didn't notice Maximus approaching until he sat down beside her.
"Mary!" "Maximus..." "How are you? It's a bit chilly. Wouldn't you rather go inside?" "I'm fine, thanks. I actually enjoy this cold-it helpsfeel better, like it sweeps my anxiety away." "I see." "Maximus, let's get to the point. Why are you here? What do you want to talk about?" +25 NONUS Chapter 006S "I just wanted to make sure you're okay. I didn't want to call and upset you." "Oh, Maximus. I've thought about it a lot, and I know it's not healthy to feel the way I do whenever I see you, Little by little, I've been learning to manage it. Maybe it's the place, the change of scenery I don't know. But honestly, I'm much calmer now, even with you here," Mary said, turning to meet his gaze.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThat look from Mary sent a pang through Maximus's stomach. He knew the source of the pain was guilt.
"Mary, I've been looking into a few things. Why didn't you tellwhat happened the day we got married?" "What was there to tell?" "You never toldAlexia cto see you."
"Maximus, that was years ago. Besides, what would I have gained from telling you? Would you have believed me? Think about it-would you even have giventhe chance to say anything?" "Well..."
No, Maximus. Don't fool yourself.
What happened that day was just the om tip of the iceberg. You were never honest with me. You wanted a wife to meet your grandmother's ultimatum, and who better than me?" "Mary, that's not how it went..."
"From where I stand, it's clear. Alexia and I were both victims of your m ambition. You've never been willing to lose, and that brought us to this point." "That's not true!" +25 BONUS Chapter ce Chapter 0066
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