Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 606:

Before she could get the rest out, Maia pressed a hand over her mouth. “Didn’t you promise to stay calm?”

Maia knew Elvira inside out. She was sure that Elvira wouldn’t be able to swallow this easily. But by now, if she didn’t come clean, Elvira wouldn’t stop digging.

“I’m legally married to Chris. Not many people know about it, and for some unavoidable reasons, we can’t make it public just yet. You’re my closest friend, so I’m counting on you to keep this under wraps.” Seeing Elvira give a slight nod, Maia slowly pulled her hand away from her mouth.

Elvira took a deep breath, still shaken by the shocking news. The truth had hit her so hard that she struggled to come to terms with it for quite some time. No wonder the vibe between Maia and Chris had always seemed off. No wonder Chris had been so shamelessly glued to Maia. He was actually Maia’s no-good husband!

This explanation wiped away all her doubts, leaving Elvira with no choice but to accept it. Still, she just couldn’t understand why Maia would tie the knot with someone like Chris — a man she considered nothing but a rogue. After a long silence, Elvira grasped Maia’s hand and asked in a quiet, serious tone, “Maia, be straight with me. Did Chris threaten you?”

her fingers tightening around the edge of her glass as she sifted through a whirlwind of thoughts, searching for the right words to untangle the mess in her

catching the flicker of hesitation in Maia’s eyes, leaned closer, her voice sharp with urgency. “Is Chris scared that if folks find out

her head, Maia met Elvira’s gaze, her expression earnest. “Elvira, hear me out. Chris is not the skirt-chaser the gossip mill paints him to be. He has his reasons, you know.” She paused, her voice softening. “Some people, some things — they are not what they seem

conversation. A weight settled in her chest, heavy as a stone, and she gripped Maia’s shoulders, her fingers trembling with a mix of exasperation and worry. “Maia, have you forgotten the scars Vince left on you? And Chris… How long have you even known this guy before you said yes to him?” Her words tumbled out faster now, each one laced with dread as she added, “Do not be so trusting, alright?

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her sleepless nights, whispering in the dark. Was Chris really who he claimed to be? Even now, certainty eluded her, but the memory of his gentle gestures urged her

concern was palpable, a friend’s fierce love wrapped in sharp words. Maia knew that her bias against Chris ran deep,

on Elvira’s, giving it a gentle pat. “He showed me what it feels like to be cherished, Elvira. When he looks at me, I sense his heart is true. If you see

anticipation. “If you ever meet someone who sets your soul

her own reflection staring back. Words failed her. She knew that look all too well — Maia’s stubborn resolve, unyielding as iron. No argument would sway her