My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 330

Chapter 0330 

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Maximus was utterly taken aback when he saw the name on his phone screen. Of all the people who could have called him, he hadn’t expected her. The surprise was overwhelming, but without hesitation, he answered. Tonight, of all nights, he needed to hear her voice. 

“Maximus? Maximus Palmer?” said a familiar, sweet voice on the other end. 

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Hello,” he replied, his hands trembling slightly. 

“Hi, Maximus! I know I probably shouldn’t be calling you, but today… I just had this overwhelming urge so,” she said, her tone warm but tentative. 

to do 

“Thank you… You have no idea how much I needed to hear your voice,” Maximus admitted, his tone steeped in nostalgia 

“Maybe we’re connected somehow,” Diana said softly. “I’ve been feeling unsettled all day, and the only person who could make me feel this way is you, Maximus. How are you?” 

“My life just went to hell… That’s how I am,” he said bluntly. 

“Your life was already a mess, wasn’t it? Remember?” 

“Diana!” 

“It’s the truth, Maximus, whether you admit it or not.” 

A silence fell between them. Maximus knew she was right she’d always seen through the glossy façade of his life. When she worked for him, they had been… something. He wasn’t sure what, but it was something that allowed her to see parts of him no one else could. 

“What time is it in Mexico?” Maximus asked, breaking the silence. 

“It’s 2:00 p.m. I just got out of a meeting and stopped at a little café near the office. It’s raining cats and dogs here. And you? It must be close to 10:00 p.m. there. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I should call you or if you’d even 

answer.” 

“It’s 10:00 p.m., yes,” Maximus confirmed. “I was driving home, but when I saw your name, I pulled over to answer. And I’m glad I did. Your call… it’s helped more than you know, even though you’re not here.” 

“Maximus, what’s wrong? You sound…. different. Your voice isn’t the same,” Diana said, her concern evident. 

“I found out two things today, Diana. Do you remember myson, Lucius?” 

“Of course! He was such a handsome and smart young man, Always questioning everything, eager to take on the world. What about him?” 

“He’s not my son.” 

“What?” Diana exclaimed, nearly choking on her coffee. 

“He’s not my son,” Maximus repeated, his voice trembling “He’s my father’s son. Alexia… she had a relationship with my father while we were married.” 

“Maximus… I’m so sorry. I can’t even imagine what you must be feeling right now. But listen, Lucius may not be yours by blood, but you raised him. He loves you. You’re his father in every way that matters.” 

Maximus let out a bitter laugh. “It’s not that simple, Diana He doesn’t love me. He hates me. He sees me as someone to destroy, not someone to respect.” 

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“That can’t be true. He’s probably just a confused young man. You’ve always guided him and cared for him. How could he hate you? 

“Diana, things have changed in the last five years. You wouldn’t recognize what’s become of him… or me. And then there’s the other thing.” He paused, his voice heavy with emotion. “I found out that Peter’s daughter… Isn’t his. She’s mine. When Mary and I separated, she was pregnant. She found out during the divorce but chose not to tell me.” 

Diana was silent for a moment before responding, her voice soft and full of empathy. “Maximus… that explains your turmoil. I can’t imagine what Mary must have gone through. She probably made that choice for the sake of her baby. But… how did you find out?”