Mateo and Maxima Author's Note: Before diving into the Prologue and the rest of the chapters, I kindly ask that you take a moment to read the Author's Note first. It contains important context, insights, and a few reminders that will help you better understand the story and its background. Please note that this version is unedited, so you may encounter a few errors along the way. I appreciate your patience and understanding. Happy reading! --- Started: November 26, 2021 Completed: December 31, 2021