Chapter 0637

Maximus arrived at Diana’s apartment just after 10:00 p.m. He knew she’d likely be asleep, but despite all his efforts to get there earlier, his day’s responsibilities kept delaying him. Still, he decided it was better to arrive late than not at all. Hesitant, he rang the doorbell. The lights were off, confirming his suspicion that she was already in bed. After a moment, he rang once more. Just as he was about to leave, the door creaked open.

“Maximus…” Diana greeted him groggily, rubbing her eyes

“Hi… I’m sorry. I tried my best to get here sooner…”

“Don’t worry about it. I was asleep.”

“Oh! If you’d prefer, we can meet another time.“–

“No, no. Come in. You’re here now,” she said, stifling a yawn as she stretched like a cat.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, come on,” she insisted, stepping aside to let him in.

“Alright… I didn’t mean to wake you.”

“It’s fine. It’s been a long day. When it seemed like you weren’t coming, I took a bath and went to bed early. I’d already been asleep for an hour. How was your day?”

“It went well. I went to see my brother. He’s the one who worries me. Recovering his memories has been unsettling for him. He used to seem so certain, but now… he feels adrift.”

“Maximus…” Diana said softly.

just don’t know how to help him.”

assume he’s seeing a doctor,

“I guess…

you go with him? That way, you’d know how his health really is. If he’s handling it alone, he might be ignoring critical details. What he went through wasn’t a minor ordeal, Maximus. Before, he didn’t have your support, but now he does.

of coffee across the kitchen counter.

about you,” Maximus said after a

“What’s that?”

reaching out to take her hand

Especially the ones at the lookout

All I’ve had is breakfast from

you? Let me lieat up some dinner for you. You can’t skip meals like this, What

[Slovenia, Peter’s Mansion]

bedroom where Celeste rested. She lay propped up by several

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position more comfortable.

you

it, Peter?”

I said this morning. I shouldn’t have lashed out. I was upset about what the school did, and I just think it’s unfair. But more than that, I hate that you’re not fighting back. Still, I’ll respect your decision,” he said, sitting beside her and

ran her fingers through

I just want to recover and move on. I loved my job, but if

you’re with me, you’ll never want for anything,” Peter said, his arms tightening around her waist.

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