My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1004 Outside the room where Alden and Peter spoke, Maximus and Magnus stood together, discussing what would happen after the wedding.

"Have you decided what you're going to do about Paul and his real father?" Magnus asked, his tone filled with concern.

"Yes. I talked it over with Lucius and Laura, and we all agreed that keeping the truth from him would only make things worse.

"After Serenity's wedding, I'll set a date to tell Paul everything and let him decide what he wants to do. I know he's still young, but I want him to feel free to make the best choice for himself." Magnus pulled his son into a brief but firm hug. He could see how much this was weighing on Maximus. He knew exactly what this kind of pain felt like-he had spent fifty years unable to be part of his son's life. Now that they were finally together, they still struggled to fully connect.

"I know Paul will make the right decision,” Magnus reassured him. “And I know he will never blyou. His father isn't at fault either. We all make stupid choices-hell, we're practically programmed to be idiots. Paul will understand that." "I know," "Maximus sighed. “I know he'll understand. But what I fear most is that he'll want to go. That he'll want to meet his father. It sounds like a good life, but it's not. That world is full of things I've spent years trying to protect him from." "Maybe," Magnus admitted, "but you can't decide for your children. They will forge their own paths. If Paul chooses to take on the responsibilities of the Legrand family, he will, and you won't be able to stop him. What you can do is guide him.

"You yourself took over the Palmer conglomerate at 18, and you didn't do such a bad job." "Thanks, Dad," Maximus chuckled. "But look how that ended-there's nothing left of it now." "Con," Magnus said with a knowing smirk. "You and Peter are building something new. Don't try to deny it." Maximus exhaled heavily, shaking his head.

"Yeah, we are. It's a project for our children. It's tto unify, to turn all our hard work into something real. We don't have a final nyet, but it will represent the Palmer, Evans, and Bennett families.

"This is how the story began... but now, with actual rules in place, clear guidelines, and nothing to hide." "I'm glad to hear that. In the end, everything will be fine. You will be fine. Your children, your grandchildren, and the entire family you are now building-everything will ctogether, little by little." Magnus then shifted the topic.

"By the way, whatever happened to Matthew Rice?" Maximus's expression softened with nostalgia.

"My old friend...” he murmured. “He retired. He's enjoying a long and well-earned rest on a distant island.” "Really?" Magnus asked, genuinely surprised.

“Yeah. I insisted he cto the wedding, but he said he was too old to travel. He sent his best wishes to the couple but wasn't planning on coming." 1/2 Chapter 1004 +25 BONUS "Matthew was a great man," Magnus said, his voice filled with appreciation. "A true friend to you. He was the father Leonardo could never be." "Yeah... I think the Palmer conglomerate only survived because of him. His mind was a goldmine of knowledge- worthy of study," "He lived for business. So, what's he doing now?" Magnus asked curiously.

"Resting," Maximus said, his voice tinged with an emotion he didn't fully express.

Maximus was the only one who truly knew the truth. When he said his friend was resting, he knew exactly what that meant.

Matthew Rice had been a force in the business world. A strategist. A fighter. And in the end... a man who had seen his own fate coming.

He had approached Maximus in secret, confessing that his health was failing. He didn't want a tic farewell. No tears. No mourning.

He simply wanted to leave his legacy behind in the people he had Je he had om mentored-Maximus, Aldén, and everyone else who had crossed his path.

In the end, Matthew had chosen to go to Nepal. He had once told om Maximus about it+place Leonardo had always spoken about.

Somewhere he could finally be at peace. So, against all odds, Maximus had helped him get there.

Matthew had spent the final stretch of his life in the Tengboche Monastery in Nepal.

Even Maximus didn't know if he was still alive. But he felt at peace knowing his friend had found the tranquility he had longed for.

"He's probably enjoying the warm waves of sbeach somewhere, basking in the sun," Maximus said with a hint of longing.

"Who would've thought?" Magnus chuckled. "I always admired his resilience and negotiating skills." "He was an incredible man," Maximus admitted. "I learned so much from him... and yet, I still feel like it wasn't enough." Magnus gave his son a reassuring pat on the back.

"It was enough," he said, understanding exactly what Maximus meant when he said Matthew was resting.

"Con, let's go," Magnus urged, glancing around. "It looks like things are about to begin. Most of the guests are already inside." "Yeah, Dad... let's go," Maximus agreed, pushing aside his thoughts as they made their way toward the church.

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