Chapter 579:

From a distance, Chris paused. He’d witnessed this scene countless times, yet today, it filled him with a rare sense of contentment and warmth.

Maia had never needed anyone’s approval, nor had she clung to anyone for support.

She stood on her own, steady and resilient.

A part of Chris wanted nothing more than to stand beside her, offering silent support through whatever storms life brought.

He moved forward, closing the gap between them.

Maia noticed him and waved. “Did you finish up all your tests?”

Chris nodded in reply. “Yeah, but the results will take a while. Looks like we have to wait.”

Maia checked her watch. “No need for that. Head home first and have the herbal soup. You can come back later to pick up the report and X-rays.”

casual, but there was a seriousness in her eyes. Remembering the odd flavor of the soup, Chris

as you say,

Elvira again, they kept a little distance between them as they walked toward the

Maia turned toward Chris, as though the thought had just crossed her mind. “I’m having dinner with Pattie.

replied,

hearing her mention her plans made him feel

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to get some rest early,” Maia

do,” Chris answered quietly, heading for the car. As he reached for the door handle,

screen flashed with a

coming to a stop, a faint crease

was so thick with tension that it felt as though even the breeze had abandoned the place, unwilling to linger where misfortune brewed. Richard sat rigidly on the couch, dressed in a crisply tailored gray suit — an armor of dignity

of a single night, his hair had turned snow-white, as if sorrow had painted every strand. He looked like a man long past his prime,

rhythm of his breath, one might have mistaken him for a lifeless statue

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