Ian scooped Maja into his arms, while Omar hopped into the driver’s seat and drove off.

If he hadn’t caught a glimpse of the glinting muzzle in his rearview mirror, he wouldn’t have reacted in time. Maja had been targeted, and bringing her to Ian was the safest option.

Maja, cradled in his arms, sobered quickly from the sense of weightlessness. A quick glance upward revealed a familiar jawline, and she skipped a beat.

“Put me down.”

Ian’s face still bore the mark of a slap, and he gently set her on her feet.

As she tried to walk away, he blocked her path.

“Someone just tried to kill you.”

Her steps faltered, and she found it amusing.

She stared at him, a mixture of mockery and even sarcasm in her eyes. “Do you know who tried to kill me?”

Ian remained silent, and she stepped closer.

on Zoey’s abdomen, probably her doing. Now that Mr. Raymond has brought me into

studied his face carefully, sighing in the

you can’t handle mine. Since you’ve decided to give it a shot with Judith, you should provide

“Maja.”

of her name, Maja’s eyes

only business partners now. You can call me Ms. Pennyfeather, if you prefer. Ian, let’s keep our dignity intact. There’s no need for this

continued to walk away and

this time, but you’re also keeping things from me. I only

“Enough!”

him

instantly shut up, his lips pressed into a

you husband! If you truly loved me, you’d have listened to my explanation and trusted me! If you had any genuine feelings for me, you’d have changed your bad temper. Why should everyone else have to accommodate your feelings? If a man who is courting me took me as his wife, and I openly enjoy the title. How would you feel? Ian, you never

Gardens, but there were no taxis in sight.

heart feeling as

“I’ll change. I will.”

to say. After a long moment of silence, he managed to utter these five words, his eyes reddening as he looked

reached out, grabbing her wrist. “Maja, as long as you break off with

finished speaking than he was

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