Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 721:

Steam curled up from the stovetop, carrying the warmth of milk and the rich aroma of frying oil into the air.

Chris’ determined look found its way into her thoughtful eyes.

Suddenly, the idea crossed her mind—maybe mornings like these could make life sweeter.

Her daydream was cut short when Chris, in the middle of cooking, suddenly went still. A deep crease formed between his brows as he pressed a palm to his forehead.

Concern flashed in Maia’s eyes. She left her seat and hurried to his side, reaching out to steady him.

“Is your headache back again?”

Midway through her question, Chris suddenly turned and, with little warning, pressed a light kiss to her cheek.

He shifted the mood with an easy tone.

“Breakfast is done.”

unexpected gesture left Maia rooted to the spot. Chris didn’t wait for her to respond. Instead, he grabbed two

just stood there in disbelief. Finally, she lifted

you really not feeling well, or was

take a guess,” Chris replied, keeping his back to her and sounding far too

truth, he only wanted to put

her eyes,

isn’t part of the plan. You’re

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reached for her glass and let the creamy milk linger on her tongue. The taste was full and mellow. With each bite of crisp bacon and

cooked, he seemed

Maia’s lips. Instead, she kept her

earlier moment when Chris’ grip

was no mistaking it—Chris had truly been hurting, and whatever he felt was far