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.

Bryant?” Maia

the speaker. “Have you already

morning,” Maia

it immediately. I just received urgent notice that I’m required to leave Drakmire this afternoon for

like a cold wave. “This

this,” Lenny said, his voice carrying unmistakable weariness. “After the summit concludes, I’ll be conducting lectures there for

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

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be attending the summit.

suggestion struck Maia as an unexpected stroke of fortune. Gathering such renowned specialists in one place was practically unheard of, so she didn’t hesitate. “Perfect. I’ll bring him over in two weeks then. Thank

living room to find Chris busily stuffing his

“Professor Bryant is heading to Otruitho this afternoon for a summit. I’ve spoken to him, so your medical appointment will have to wait. We’ll