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-

back tears, her voice trembling with frustration. In his mind, he berated himself, ‘This is why

and kissed her passionately–a kiss he had wanted to steal since he saw her at the Piazza.

softly when he

can’t…” he said, breaking the

yet. Going out with her tonight had been a mistake. She had her

at least, that’s what he told himself.

about to 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 on

You deserve a life. You’ve already given your youth and years to that company. Can’t you just do what your father asked of you?”

don’t understand. Peter nearly lost his life because of my wife. I ruined his life. He spent 20 years without remembering anything.

with you. Forgive me, but this

“Diana…”

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, in turn, slid down the zipper of her dress, revealing the exquisite figure he had long imagined seeing like this.

directed him to the bedroom. Once there, they shed the last of their clothing, piece by piece. Maximus was lost in the kisses he trailed over her body. Diana looked into his eyes, her cheeks flushed with

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