My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus)

Meanwhile, in one of the many rooms of Magnus's house, Diana was surrounded by the women of the Palmer and Evans families-her sisters and her mother.

Each of them gave her their best wishes as they buttoned up the delicate pearls on her wedding dress.

Valerie hadn't been able to attend the ceremony. She also felt it was time to start setting some healthy boundaries around certain relationships. Still, she made a video call where she shared how happy she was for the couple. She had also designed a beautiful choker for Diana, featuring a sapphire in the center, which Serenity had helped fasten.

The elegant piece, designed by Valerie, carried a deeply personal meaning-one only she fully understood.

For Diana, at the time, it had just been about listening to a woman who needed to be heard. But for Valerie, Diana had been a lifeline in her darkest moments.

"Valerie, what you gave me is beautiful. I can't even imagine how much it must've cost. You really didn't have to."

"It wasn't a bother at all. It's my way of thanking you for what you did for me—and also a way to say sorry for not being at your wedding."

"Well, if that's the case, you should skip our gatherings more often," Diana said with a grin.

After a quick chat and everyone's well-wishes, Diana and her mother stayed in the room alone. It was time for a long-awaited mother-daughter talk.

"My girl... You look beautiful. Your dress, your veil-everything you're wearing makes it all feel real. It's been hard for me to picture you away from us, but I know this is where your real happiness begins."

"Mom..." said Diana, her voice tinged with emotion.

"At first, I wasn't really on board with your relationship. I mean, the man's a lot older than you.

"But seeing how attentive he is, how much he cares for you and how deeply he loves you-I know I shouldn't have any doubts. I know Maximus will keep his word to love, care for, and protect you for the rest of his life."

"He's a good man. And yeah, we haven't been together for many years, but I

know he's the one I want for the rest of my life..."

"I know, honey! I can see it in your eyes-and in his. It's a bit strange, sure, but I'll get used to it over time."

"Mom, I love you. And I know you only want the best for me, but you taught us by example. And now I know Maximus is my future-he's the man I love and the one I want to spend however many years life gives us together."

"Then if that's the case, it's time to go to your father and walk down the aisle to where your handsome groom is waiting."noveldrama

After that heartfelt talk, Diana left the room and walked confidently, arm in arm with her father.

She held a simple yet elegant bouquet of daisies. Her steps were sure, her heart full of joy. She didn't need any more signs-she was certain of Maximus's love, and that was what mattered most to her.

She wasn't old—nearly 29—and like any woman her age, she'd had boyfriends before. She held some fondness for them, sure, but none of them compared to Maximus and that was obvious.

Maximus gave her a kind of security that no young man could offer. He was mature—and how could he not be, being almost 28 years older than her?

Diana knew Maximus was the love of her life. She was fully aware of their age difference, but she had made her choice to be with him for as long as life would allow.

How could she not love a man she'd met when he was broken? How could she not love the man who showed her a different way of looking at life?

Diana walked steadily toward the altar, where Maximus and his imposing figure were already waiting.

When she arrived, her father took her hand and placed it in Maximus's, saying, give you my daughter My flower, my beautiful little girl. Take care of her, love her, and respect her for the rest of her life."