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

he could stop himself, he cupped Diana’s face with both hands and kissed her passionately–a kiss he had

when

said, breaking the kiss and stepping back

leave before things went any further. He didn’t want to drag her into something that hadn’t even begun yet. Going out with her tonight had been a mistake. She had her own life, one he didn’t want

that’s what

was about to run, but this time, she wouldn’t let

already given your youth and years to that company. Can’t you just do what your

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

you. Forgive me, but this time, I won’t let you face it

“Diana…”

front of him, took his face in her hands, 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 to undo the buttons of his shirt. Maximus,

of their clothing, piece by piece. Maximus was lost in the kisses he trailed

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