Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

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.

Ethan’s silhouette disappeared around the corner, Marisa clicked her tongue thoughtfully. Maybe Maia’s supposed marriage was nothing more than

intense interest in all this? Could she actually want Maia as her

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her, making her eyes crinkle with delight. If her theory proved correct, Ethan would be her uncle-in-law. Perhaps that explained why Melanie had recently wanted

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