My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 1161

"Your kids didn't leave saying, 'We don't love you anymore, don't look for us.' They left seeking peace-like Lucius or privacy-like Laura. And hey, Emma went with them, and that gives me peace of mind.

"And as for the boys, think about this-you helped a father. I know it's not easy, but you gave a dad the chance you never had with Lucius.

"If Maurice went with Paul, like I told you before, it's because he wanted to support his brother when he felt vulnerable. They left, but I'm sure they'll come back.

"Meanwhile, you're not alone... You have us, and trust me, with how lively Vincent is, we'll have our hands full—and then some. Time heals all wounds, and before you know it, everything will fall into place," Diana said, trying to calm the storm inside Maximus.

"I hope so, Diana. I really do. I just wanted to have my family together, and now, overnight, they've all taken different paths..."

Diana understood what her husband was going through, so she made a huge effort not to judge him. She knew that deep down, all of this was the karmic result of things he'd done wrong in the past.

She knew how important it was for Maximus to have his family reunited. But fate didn't seem to care about his wishes. It might not look like he'd lost much—but he had.

Life had shown him what it felt like to have a united family, to have breakfast filled with laughter, to be close with Lucius, to have his younger children still at home, and to see his little princess Laura once forgotten-remind him that forgiveness always exists.

just tried to help Maximus see that this was part of life. She only hoped that things would eventually fall into place

at Diana and their son. He wanted to be happy with them, but part of his heart was still with his other children. He just couldn't turn the page yet. But he also knew he couldn't repeat the mistakes of the past. So, despite his

he'd made for

Maximus said, crouching

me... What

breath, until the day I have to say goodbye and I will. Just be patient with me. What I'm going through...I know it's the result of so many things that... well, it doesn't matter anymore. I'm happy with you, and that's what counts-with you, with

being here! Thank you for not letting me

past doesn't matter. What matters is the

the future we're going to build together. You'll see, soon, everything will

"I love you to

Diana. I love

love this. I love our

you brought into