But there was one thing she hadn't got wrong.
Sometimes, once you start, there's no going back, just like them. Even with all the love and hate entwined, they ultimately couldn't be together. All she left him was a daughter, Tiana Williams, and not even her cold body was he able to lay eyes on...
Maxime Williams couldn't quite identify what he was feeling. Some things, even after a long time, he couldn't let go of, nor could he reconcile with himself. Was it sorrow for her sudden death, or resentment for her kindness to everyone but her cruelty only to him...
"You shouldn't have gotten involved with me, with our situation, it's difficult for us to be together."
"Do you think I'm not good enough for you? Commissioner Holmes, when it comes to burning bridges, you truly are unbeatable. I've never seen anyone who can turn their back faster than you!"
"I'm sorry... once this is over, leave this place and start over... Live a straight, law-abiding life as a good citizen..."