Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

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Chapter 1085

The funeral of the Raymond family patriarch was a grand affair. Given his prominent status, it was inevitable that many high–ranking individuals would attend, making any attempt at discretion impossible

On the day the funeral was held, lan, a member of the Raymond family, was conspicuously absent. One dignitary after another arrived, with rows of cars lining the entrance

In addition to the dignitaries, many business tycoons who were closely linked to the Raymonds also attended. Some struck up conversations with the family members, inquiring about lan’s whereabouts, but no one seemed to know

While the patriarch’s funeral was a sensation within their circle, word of it hadn’t spread beyond that However, anyone who was curious enough would have discovered the news of Holden’s passing

Meanwhile, Maja was trapped in a small room, alerted to the sound of footsteps approaching Over the past couple of days, her visitors were either a gentleman or a flamboyant one

The gentleman would typically knock, but the other would barge unannounced Over time, she learned to distinguish the two by their entrance

The footsteps ceased, and the door swung open. The man stood there, holding several bottles of liquor, his eyes red and swollen as he looked up at her

Startled, Maja recoiled, her eyebrows furrowing

was by her side, setting out two shot glasses in front of her and pouring himself

have a drink with me,” he demanded.

looking

shots quickly, the man, Patric, suddenly grasped her chin, raised his glass, and forced her to down the strong liquor

the alcohol, Maja coughed violently. This

he only made her drink a small amount before continuing

he got drunk, she would have a chance

you’re quite my type,

after a few days of interaction, she

self–centered

another glass toward

in front of her, ascertaining that it wouldn’t make her drunk. She then slowly picked up the glass and

it would encourage Patric to drink more,

and poured

he said softly. “Did you know that Holden has

thought she was hearing things. She

at the corners of Patric’s mouth as he saw the tears welling up in her eyes. Today was his funeral All of Greenfield turned out. But an was nowhere to be found. I guess he’s

a liquor bottle and splashed