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.
"You want to treat a criminal?"
"It will not be good for your reputation."
Unable to meet his gaze, she let her gaze fall, her heart aching with an unspoken burden.
Suddenly, the sharp sound of a cracking door pierced the silence. Diana's eyes shot up, catching sight of Max leaving the apartment.
Her heart sa
