Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 702:

But Chris, the man standing before her now, had never wavered. He stayed by her side and fought to prove her innocence.

For the first time ever, Maia was fully present, lost in a close, tender moment with Chris, wide awake and aware. A sudden thought flickered through her mind.

She wanted to be Chris’s wife, truly and honestly. But… was real love still within her reach?

Could her heart, battered by the Morgans and Vince, ever mend? Maia worried that even if Chris gave her his love, she might not be able to give it back with her shattered heart.

The fear of getting hurt—and hurting Chris—washed over her, bringing a wave of sadness.

“Chris, why are you so good to me?” Maia whispered as she gently pushed him away, her eyes fixed on his captivated face.

gentle pinch, and murmured, “Because you’re my wife, and the only woman

loving me?” She

a stray lock of hair behind her ear. “I’ve told

really have fallen in love at first sight? Right there

through, Chris’s passionate kiss stole her

glowed

a biting chill,

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of a running shower echoed

bathroom, Sandra’s features wore a mask of calm, though shadows gathered

Turn up the hot water, or