My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0914

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After dropping Laura off at home and making sure Paul and Maurice were alright, Maximus went to pick up Diana. He had just remembered he had an early meeting the next morning, and after that, he planned to return to help Celeste.

The drive was quiet, which caught Diana’s attention.

“Maximus… what’s wrong? You seem off,” she asked, concerned.

“Tomorrow, I’m going to the prison where Leonardo was, Maximus said carefully,

“Why? Did he finally decide to tell you something about Peter’s mother?” Diana asked hesitantly.

“No… While we were waiting for Peter to arrive with Celeste and the babies today, I got a call from the prison,” he said, still trying to process the news.

“Did something happen?” Diana asked, unsure if she should be asking.

“Yeah… Apparently, there was a fight that turned into a full–blown riot. Leonardo was seriously injured, and… they confirmed he died,” Maximus said, as if the truth were a heavy burden.

“Oh… I’m sorry,” Diana said, understanding that this wasn’t easy for him either.

“I didn’t want to ruin the moment, so I didn’t say anything. Tomorrow, I have to go identify the body,” Maximus confessed, clearly conflicted.

“God… this must be really hard for you,” Diana said, noticing the tension on his face.

“I’m angry… you know? He’s gone, and he never told me where Peter’s mother is. He took that secret to the grave, “Maximus said, frustration evident in his voice.

“I’m really sorry, but Maximus, this is something that’s eating away at you. Have you noticed that Peter hasn’t even asked about it?” Diana pointed out, trying to ease his burden.

“Yeah, but after everything he’s done for us, I felt like this was the least I could do for him… and I couldn’t even get that,” Maximus said heavily.

his hand and wrapped it in both

what

deeper, that I never

this chapter of your life. Do you want me

buried with the rest of the Palmer family. It’s the last thing I’ll ever

right now, happier than I’ve seen him in years. He

now. It wouldn’t be fair to ruin one of the best moments of his life. It’s your decision,”

stayed at Diana’s apartment. The next morning, he drove to Blackstone Prison.

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gathered outside, waiting for news about their loved ones. Only then did he realize the full extent

Even in death, you had to put on a damn show,” Maximus

and confirm what you’d like done with it.

to see. The prison was in chaos. He was led down several hallways until they

know he wasn’t close to you, but you’re his only living contact,” the officer said, lifting the

of the man lying on the cold metal

Cover him

want done with the body,” the officer said, eager to clear another case off

a deep breath. He recalled a conversation he once had with Leonardo he had said that when he died, he wanted to be cremated and his ashes placed beside Catherine’s. He had wanted to

You left without saying a word, taking your secrets to the grave. I’ll never know what happened

“Mr. Palmer?”

of the forensic doctors standing in front of

this,” the doctor said, slipping something into his hand. “Leonardo left it for you…

the hell?” Maximus asked, confused and a little on

here, or they’ll take it. Keep it hidden and open it

instantly understood that this was important. Whatever Leonardo had planned, he had known Maximus would be the