Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 758:

Throwing his hands up in defeat, Ethan sighed. “Fine, fine, I’ll come clean… Today at school, I overheard someone saying that Maia got married.”

Kathie’s amused expression vanished instantly, freezing mid-smile.

Slowly sinking back into her chair, she blinked repeatedly as if trying to process his words. “Married? Who’s getting married?”

Watching Kathie’s bewildered reaction, Ethan managed a bitter smile. Clearly, the news had blindsided her just as much as it had him.

“Maia, obviously!” Ethan replied with awkward frustration. “People are saying she’s already tied the knot.”

His voice dropped to a disappointed murmur. “But… she never said a word to me about it.”

Kathie froze for a second, then burst out laughing. “You seriously fell for that? Come on. It’s clearly one of your classmates pulling a prank. Haven’t you figured Maia out by now? If she had really tied the knot, you’d be one of the first people on her guest list.”

His eyes stayed fixed on

and Marisa kept swirling in his head, tangled with

patience. “But I get it. Maia’s at that stage where marriage is on the table. I’ve even been encouraging her to find someone. Not long ago, she told me she wasn’t dating anyone. And don’t forget those rumors about her having a sugar

back to him, especially the rumors from before she was revealed as the mysterious composer K. All of it had turned

his breath. “Looks like I let my thoughts get

you to

might not even be real.” Kathie gave him a light pat on the back. “If it bothers you that much, then talk to her. You’re her brother. She’ll

decided to call Maia after dinner and ask her to

sense of relief, but also reminded him how drained he felt. His stomach rumbled

started eating with renewed appetite. “Thanks, Kathie. This food’s really

into a pleased smile. “No rush. Enjoy every

night had already settled in. Maia sat at the dining table with her arms folded, her expression tight and