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.

Pattie walked past Elvira, approached Roland, and gracefully pulled out

beside Elvira. Elvira’s eyes widened, and she stood, displeased. “Pattie, isn’t

Pattie glanced at her calmly. “I suddenly feel like sitting here. Is that a problem? Maia doesn’t mind it, so I’m guessing you won’t either, right,

Elvira was left speechless.

but Pattie’s tone left no room for

next

used the bathroom excuse just to get

What a cunning move!

Elvira’s expression darkened.

up, but

steady, though his grip left no room for Elvira to protest

soothing pat on Elvira’s shoulder. “Maia’s treating today

firmness, Elvira had no choice but to swallow her

sake, she bit down on her anger and

goodwill she’d felt for

herself, “I’ll never let this woman