Chapter 0624

“Maximus, I know you’d sacrifice yourself for Peter–you’ve always been that way. But would you do it for Marcus?” Diana asked, her tone pointed.

“He’s about to become the father of twins. I don’t want Mary to end up alone again.”

“You have four children and a grandchild on the way. Two of your daughters are adults, but they’ll still need a father to guide them.”

“Peter has a grandson who adores him, and he’s been with him his whole life…”

“It’s not fair for you to keep carrying all the responsibility. Don’t you realize that if you take all the blame, you’ll never leave prison? You’d be sacrificing yourself for a company that isn’t even yours. You’re not a Palmer, Maximus! You don’t owe them this!”

“Diana…”

“No, Maximus! You’ve spent your entire life putting off what you really want for the sake of that damn company. 1 refuse to believe that you-

trembling with frustration. In his mind, he berated himself, ‘This is why you should’ve kept quiet, Maximus. You just had to

cupped Diana’s face with both hands and kissed her passionately–a kiss he had wanted to steal since he saw her at the Piazza.

Diana said softly when he pulled

can’t…” he said, breaking the kiss and

drag her into something that hadn’t even begun yet. Going out with her tonight had been a mistake. She had her

at least, that’s what he

run, but this time, she wouldn’t let him. Last time, they couldn’t be together because he was married, and she refused to be just another name

a life. You’ve already given your youth and years to that company.

of my wife. I ruined his life. He spent 20 years without remembering

alone in this, Maximus, understand? I’m here with you. Forgive me, but this time, I won’t let you face it alone. I’m not leaving

“Diana…”

and kissed him. Her slender arms wrapped around his neck, and Maximus could no longer contain the desire he felt for her. Diana’s trembling hands began

was lost in the kisses he trailed over her body. Diana looked into his eyes, her

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