My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Chapter 0619 rooms, It was late Sunday afternoon. Laura had gone to her room after lunch, and the kids were holed up in their rushing to finish last-minute homework. Maximus had warned them that the punishment would be severe if they didn't complete their assignments or missed any responsibilities at school, Meanwhile, Serenity was away spending the weekend with her parents after receiving a message from them.

Maximus wandered through the backyard, enjoying the cool evening air, when his phone began to vibrate in his pocket. Pulling it out, he saw an unknown number on the screen. He was about to ignore it but reconsidered-few people had access to his number, so it might be important.

"Hello?" "Maximus?" "Yes?" "Don't you recognize my voice?" "Diana...!" A soft, nervous laugh cfrom the other end of the line.

"I finally decided to call you. I've been in Valentia for a little over a month-almost two-and you haven't reached out. When I was in Hesperia, I thought it was the distance, your kids, your work... but now I'm starting to wonder.

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H "Diana, I'm sorry. I've been busy, and yes, I heard you were here in Valentia. I just didn't want to drag you into my family mess." Maximus, since the day I met you, I've known your life is one big . I wouldn't be surprised if you t you got married again-or were widowed, or something.

"Diana, why would you think that?" "Just a guess... So, am I wrong?" "You have no idea how much I've missed talking to you!" "Well, then let's talk." "On the phone?" "However you'd like!"Maximus couldn't ignore the strange fluttering in his stomach. Years had passed since this woman had left his life. They were never friends, nor lovers. Just two lonely people who crossed paths at the wrong time.

"Let's have dinner!" he blurted out, silencing the voices in his head warning him against it.

"Okay! When?" "Tonight!" "It's already 5:00 p.m. I doubt we'll find a place to make a reservation..." "You're talking to Maximus Palmer." "Oh! I forgot!" "Where are you staying?" "Let's meet at the central plaza. I'm living nearby for now while I find a place clos 'Perfect. Is this your number?" "This one's for Valentia, but my Hesperia number is still the same." See you in an hour and a half." "Great!" to work." Maximus went back into the house and called a contact who could secure a table for him at The Russet Garden restaurant. He wanted the best spot-it had been years since he'd last seen Diana. He felt a strange tingling in his hands and a nervous energy he hadn't felt in years.

He stared at his reflection in the mirror. All he saw was a tired man, with wrinkles and gray streaks in his beard. His hair had grown long; he hadn't had tfor a haircut. Though he'd showered, he hadn't chosen what to wear. Nothing seemed to feel right. For a moment, he wished he could forget everything-his problems, his past, the weight of his responsibilities.

Trying on clothes still hanging on their hangers, he inspected himself in the full-length mirror.

"Maximus, you look ancient," he muttered. "She's barely older than your daughter."

Doubts and fears consumed him.

Maybe he should cancel. He had more important things to focus an: his children, his future grandchild, and the mountain of information he didn't know how to handle. He was about to dial Diana to cancel when Serenity's voice called from outside his door "Maximus? Can I cin? Are you there?" He quickly threw on pajamas and opened the door.

"What is it, Serenity? How was your weekend with your parents?" "Good. Everything's fine," she replied with a knowing smile, pleased her plan had worked.

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"Do you need something?" Maximus asked, trying to end the conversation quickly. He didn't want her asking unnecessary questions.

"Are you going out?" "What?" "Your clothes..." Serenity pointed at the outfits strewn across his bed.

"Oh, it's just a dinner," he said, downplaying it.

"I've seen you go to dinner, and you never put in this Serenity said tort," m into his room.

you going out with a woman?" "Are "Serenity... I think this-"

"-is none of my business," she interrupted, cutting him off. “But if you want to look like a grandpa, wear whatever you've got here. Otherwise, I'd recommend & black two-piece suit with a matching shirt. Oh, and cut that hair. Shave, too. You look old like this, and normally, you don't. You look a lot like Jason Momoa-women would swoon over you. But lately, it seems like you enjoy looking like a tired old man with no life.” "Serenity! Is that really what you think of me?"

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