Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 763:

Chris said nothing.

Maia read the hesitation in his silence, taking in his rumpled appearance once more. Suspicion bloomed in her chest. He must have been involved in something dangerous tonight — something he was determined to keep from her.

Another mission with his boss, perhaps? Yet he had promised her explicitly that he wouldn’t take such risks again.

Time crawled by in heavy silence.

After what felt like an eternity, Chris exhaled softly and met her gaze. “Just some unfinished business from work. But trust me, I’m safe. I didn’t get hurt this time.”

“Really?” Skepticism laced Maia’s voice. He hardly looked like someone who had spent the night in safety.

Chris reached out and gently ruffled her hair. “Really.”

his chest, a playful

his chest with one finger, her clear eyes sparkling with mischief as she looked

lips with tender reverence. His gaze burned with

pulling her hand free, she felt herself teetering on the edge

all night. Forgiving him this easily would

let a small pout curve her lips. “I’m sleepy. We’ll

she headed for the bedroom

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gentle click of another closing. Chris had retreated to his own

hadn’t offered any real explanation. Did he genuinely

Chris remained a puzzle with missing pieces. Beneath

was concealing far more than he had ever

as she tossed restlessly, her