Chapter 42 What Happened Last Night

• Max dismissed the nonchalance in his tone, a stark contrast to the turmoil that echoed in the room.
• As Max walked away, Diana couldn't bear the sight of him in such a state. She hurriedly caught up with him, determined to intervene in the internal conflict that seemed to consume them both.
• "But as a doctor, I can't see you in this way," Diana pleaded, her genuine concern cutting through the tense air. Max halted, closing his eyes as if bracing himself for the storm of emotions.