Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 593:

Maia glanced down at the shimmering lake, letting out a soft sigh and shrugging. She knew she couldn’t hide it. “You’re right. She’s been pushing for me and her brother for a long time.”

Pattie arched an eyebrow, surprised. “Doesn’t she know you’re married?”

“She does, but she doesn’t know my husband is Chris, or why I married him.”

Maia watched Pattie’s eyes grow wide and added, “Elvira joked about me and her brother before, but I never thought… even knowing I’m married, she’d still do this.”

Hearing that, Pattie fell quiet.

Maia gripped the railing tightly, her eyes tracing the bright moon above. A soft breeze rippled the lake’s surface, making it glitter under the night sky.

She brushed a loose strand of hair from her face. “Elvira means well. She’s worried I married the wrong person, scared I might get hurt or tricked. But I can’t let her interfere with my plans.” Her gaze caught Pattie’s in the moonlight.

Pattie blinked in surprise but quickly nodded, wrapping an arm around Maia’s shoulders. “Don’t stress it. I’ve got this.”

They shared a quiet understanding and headed back to the private room.

approached Roland, and gracefully pulled out a

Elvira’s eyes widened, and she stood, displeased. “Pattie, isn’t your seat over

Is that a problem?

Elvira was left speechless.

minded it, but Pattie’s tone left no room

next adventure at

just

What a cunning move!

Elvira’s expression darkened.

up, but Roland’s hand

words were steady, though his grip left no room for Elvira to

who sits where.” He offered a soothing pat on Elvira’s shoulder. “Maia’s treating today —

no choice but to swallow her

she bit down on her anger

she’d felt for Pattie evaporated on the

fumed, reminding herself, “I’ll never let this woman get between Maia