Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 760:

Maia’s gaze drifted toward the untouched dinner. After a pause, she inhaled deeply and replied, “Okay. I’m on my way. Just wait for me.”

Without wasting another second, Maia threw on her coat, grabbed her keys, and stepped outside.

Upon arriving at Marvelous Garden, Maia entered and immediately noticed Kathie on the sofa, waiting calmly.

“You can go ahead. Ethan’s in the study,” Kathie said with a warm smile, her voice gentle. “It’s better if you two clear things up directly.”

That made Maia pause, her brows slightly drawn, but she gave a small nod and headed toward the study.

Her hand found the door, and she eased it open without a sound.

Inside, a soft glow lit the room. Ethan sat behind the desk, his posture stiffening the moment he heard the door creak open. His hands fidgeted restlessly, betraying his nerves.

closed the door behind her, and met his eyes. “What did you want

few seconds, Ethan

looked up, hesitation clouding his expression, and asked, “Someone at school mentioned… that you’re married. Is it

in surprise — this was

before she could speak, Ethan’s voice

younger brother, the one

she knew it couldn’t last forever. After letting the silence linger for

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“Yes, Ethan. I’m married.”

He froze, disbelief etched across his face, and his voice rose with a mix of shock and urgency. “You got married and didn’t say anything?

almost apologetic. “There were… circumstances.

“What are you saying? That doesn’t