Chapter 0141

Maximus arrived in Valeria and went straight to see Alexia. He knew it wouldn’t be easy to face her anger, but he hadn’t expected to find her in loose clothing, her eyes and nose red from crying. When his gaze fell on her swollen belly, he felt like the most miserable man alive. She was the mother of his unborn child, and she had endured the most critical phase of her pregnancy alone. Once again, she was by herself.

“Alexia…” he said, opening the door and pulling her into his arms.

“Go away! Leave me alone! My baby and I don’t need you!” Alexia shouted, struggling against his

embrace.

“I’m so sorry I didn’t come back with you. I truly am! I promise I won’t leave you again. Please, stop crying,” Maximus said, guilt weighing heavily in his voice.

“Maximus, I know you don’t want us. If you’re here, it’s out of obligation. This baby doesn’t deserve a family like this. I can raise them alone–we don’t need you!” Alexia snapped, letting out what she had kept bottled up for so long.

“Alexia, that’s not true! I really do want to be with you both. It’s just… I don’t know how to do it. My life has changed so much since I found out I’d be a father. You’re not the only one going through changes- I’m overwhelmed with emotions I don’t even know how to explain.”

surprised to see tears streaming down his face.

an amazing father. I don’t know if I’ll ever measure up to that. I don’t even know if I can be a good father. But with you by my side,

you’re still in love

he embraced her

a wedding, a life by your side, a family. But you’ve never given me that. Why should I believe it’ll be different now? Because of the baby? Tell me…” Alexia’s voice cracked as she questioned him.

to build a family with

when she saw what was inside.

this…?” she asked, her voice trembling.

marry me?” Maximus asked, taking the exquisite diamond ring from

spread across Alexia’s face as

being Mrs. Maximus Palmer?” he asked, his tone soft but steady.

do!” Alexia cried, wiping away her tears.

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