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Maximus was utterly taken aback when he saw the name on his phone screen. Of all the people who could have called him, he hadn’t expected her. The surprise was overwhelming, but without hesitation, he answered. Tonight, of all nights, he needed to hear her voice.

“Maximus? Maximus Palmer?” said a familiar, sweet voice on the other end.

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Hello,” he replied, his hands trembling slightly.

“Hi, Maximus! I know I probably shouldn’t be calling you, but today… I just had this overwhelming urge so,” she said, her tone warm but tentative.

to do

“Thank you… You have no idea how much I needed to hear your voice,” Maximus admitted, his tone steeped in nostalgia

“Maybe we’re connected somehow,” Diana said softly. “I’ve been feeling unsettled all day, and the only person who could make me feel this way is you, Maximus. How are you?”

“My life just went to hell… That’s how I am,” he said bluntly.

“Your life was already a mess, wasn’t it? Remember?”

“Diana!”

Maximus, whether you

them. Maximus knew she was right she’d always seen through the glossy façade of his life. When she worked for him, they had been… something. He wasn’t sure what, but it was something that allowed her to see

it in Mexico?” Maximus asked, breaking the silence.

got out of a meeting and stopped at a little café near the office. It’s raining cats and dogs here. And you? It must be close to 10:00 p.m. there. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I should call you or if

answer.”

yes,” Maximus confirmed. “I was driving home, but when I saw your name, I pulled over to answer. And I’m glad I did. Your call… it’s

voice isn’t the same,” Diana said,

today, Diana. Do you remember myson, Lucius?”

was such a handsome and smart young man, Always questioning everything, eager to take

my

choking on

son,” Maximus repeated, his voice trembling “He’s my father’s son. Alexia… she had a relationship with my father while we

But listen, Lucius may not be yours by blood, but you raised him. He

“It’s not that simple, Diana He doesn’t love me. He hates me. He

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young man. You’ve always guided him and

years. You wouldn’t recognize what’s become of him… or me. And then there’s the other thing.” He paused, his voice heavy with emotion. “I found out that

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