Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

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The simple response caught Maia off guard, her brewing anger faltering slightly. A frown creased her brow. Every time she prepared to unleash her frustration on Chris, he somehow managed to disarm her completely. It felt like throwing a punch only to have it sink harmlessly into cotton.

Maia released a heavy sigh. Forget it. As long as he was safe, nothing else mattered.

Taking a few more deliberate bites, she fixed him with a stern look. “Pack everything quickly after this. We can’t afford any delays getting to the airport.”

“Absolutely, whatever you say, honey,” Chris replied, his smile radiating complete compliance.

Once breakfast ended, Chris disappeared into his room to pack.

Exhaustion weighed heavily on Maia’s eyelids, and she let out a long yawn. Just as she turned toward her room for a much-needed nap, her phone buzzed to life. Lenny’s name flashed across the screen.

Professor Bryant?”

crackled through the speaker.

this morning,” Maia

filled the pause before Lenny’s hesitant response. “You’ll need to cancel it immediately. I just received urgent notice that I’m required to leave Drakmire this afternoon for an

wave. “This

refusing something like this,” Lenny said, his voice carrying

paused briefly before continuing. “I’m well aware of Chris’ condition, though. Here’s what I’m thinking: bring him directly to Sceibar Royal Academy Hospital in two weeks instead. Their facilities are state-of-the-art for

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general surgery experts will be attending the summit.

Gathering such renowned specialists in one place was practically unheard of, so she didn’t hesitate.

call finished, Maia stepped into the living room to find Chris busily

for a summit. I’ve spoken to him, so your medical appointment will have to wait. We’ll go in two