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.

reached for his hand and wrapped it

what you

that I never found

want me to

you. I’ll go alone and make the arrangements for him to be buried with the rest of the Palmer family. It’s the last thing I’ll ever do for him,” Maximus said, trying to

Peter… I need to think about it. I don’t want to taint this moment for him. He looks so happy right now, happier than I’ve seen

deserves to know, but you’re right–he’s happy right now. It wouldn’t be fair to ruin one of the best moments of his life. It’s your

at Diana’s apartment. The next morning,

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Chapter 0914

he wasn’t alone–several families were gathered outside, waiting for news about their loved ones. Only then did he realize the full extent of the

had to put on a

body and confirm what you’d like done with it. As you can imagine, we’re running out of space,” said one

at the thought of what he was about to see. The prison was in chaos. He was led down

sorry for your loss. I know he wasn’t close to you, but you’re his only

the sight of the man lying on the cold metal table.

him. Cover him up.”

him, tell us what you want done with the

he died, he wanted to be cremated

last wish. I shouldn’t, but I will. You left without saying a word, taking your secrets

“Mr. Palmer?”

up to see one of the forensic doctors standing in front of him. The man seemed uneasy, glancing around nervously before checking the

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

hell?” Maximus asked, confused and a little on edge.

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

planned, he had