Chapter 756:

Every word only strengthened Melanie’s growing conviction. A triumphant smirk curved across her lips as she waved dismissively. “Thanks for clearing that up. I’ll be heading out now.”

Without another word, Melanie spun on her heel and practically bounced away, her steps light with newfound joy.

Ethan remained frozen in place, the phone’s bright screen still glowing in his trembling hand.

Beside him, Marisa watched his expression carefully before gently patting his shoulder. “Are you alright? Your face has gone completely white.”

His head dropped as he spoke in barely a whisper. “I need to get some answers from Maia. You should head back without me.”

Before she could respond, he turned and walked in the opposite direction.

“Alright, that’s actually on my way too, but I’ll give you some space to process this,” Marisa said with a shrug, making no move to follow.

tongue thoughtfully. Maybe Maia’s supposed marriage was nothing more than an elaborate scheme to

what had suddenly sparked Melanie’s intense interest in all this? Could she actually want Maia as

lollipop in shock. “That twisted

why Melanie had recently wanted to

through the empty corridor

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Maia, still wearing her flour-dusted apron, carried the final dish from the stove and set it carefully on the dining

glance at the clock revealed the hands pointing to quarter past seven. She had been certain he would

the living room sat completely empty,

floor-to-ceiling window, Maia watched storm clouds gather in the darkening sky,

though she couldn’t tell if

began creeping into her chest like an unwelcome guest. Chris had

dish she had lovingly prepared seemed to

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