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

“I guess…

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. He needs to know you care. You

cup of coffee across the kitchen

you,” Maximus said after

“What’s that?”

reaching out to take her hand and pull her

conversations, too. Especially the ones at the lookout point,” Diana said with a smile. “Hey, have you eaten?”

had a chance. All I’ve

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

[Slovenia, Peter’s Mansion]

entered the dimly lit bedroom where Celeste rested. She lay propped up

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position more comfortable.

you

is it, Peter?” she asked softly.

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

fingers through

want to recover and move on. I

with me, you’ll never want for anything,” Peter said, his arms tightening

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