Chapter 0392

“So, you understand me,” he continued. “I wasn’t sure if you would. I didn’t want to see you in this pitiful state, but now that I’m here, Alexia, you are truly hideous. All those surgeries ruined you. There was a ‘before‘ and an after‘ with you, but what I see now? It’s a far cry from what you once were.”

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Maximus stepped closer, his voice trembling with anger. “A few weeks ago, I had you investigated, Alexia. It hurt -more than I expected. I should never have been with you. The child you used to tear me away from Mary wasn’t even mine.

“I lost her because of you. I watched her leave with Peter. I watched her break, knowing I had driven her to the edge, and they had to admit her to a psychiatric facility–all because of a child who wasn’t mine.

“It’s my fault–I know that. I let myself get swept up in your lies. I always sided with you because I loved you. Or maybe I still do–because in my mind, I see the young woman I fell for. But even then, your heart was never mine. It was Gabriel’s, wasn’t it?”

Maximus’s voice broke as tears welled in his eyes. “You’ve destroyed me in a thousand ways. You tore me from her, not out of love, but for power. You wanted to be part of my family, You could have entered through my father -why didn’t you? Why, Alexia? You didn’t need me to become wealthy.

rising with anguish. “I recently learned that you ordered it. Damn it all! At first, I wanted to kill you for it,

you heard? That was Peter’s only son. And no–he’s not the child

softer but no less bitter. “I was a complete fool, Alexia. I didn’t see beyond what was in front of me. Out of pain or fear, she claimed Peter was the father, but the truth is, in that fleeting moment of happiness we shared,

to know whose son he is. Of course,

proceedings, but you’ve saved me the paperwork. From this moment on, Alexia Levett, you’re dead. To me,

bed, where you’ll remain for the rest of your life. You’ll need help for everything. You’ll never walk again, never feel again. Only your mind remains intact. And honestly? I’d have preferred you to lose that too,

this is your punishment for all the harm you’ve caused

for me, I’ll continue paying for the pain I inflicted on Mary. I have two paths: drown in guilt or take control of my life. I’ve chosen the latter. I’ll bring Paul and Maurice back. They’ll live with me, and I’ll no longer be an absent father. I’ll give

way,” Maximus added with a cutting smile “I know Paul isn’t my son. But don’t lose sleep over it. I won’t cast him aside like you did with Laura. That girl is my daughter, and I’ll spend the rest of my years making up for what she never had. I understand now

for the pain you’ve caused I accept my share of the blame, but I’m leaving you in my nephew’s hands. He’ll ensure you live every single day of this

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