Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 769:

Promise written across his expression, Chris replied, “You have my word. It won’t happen again.”

Satisfied with his response, Maia chose not to press further. A yawn escaped her as she retreated toward her bedroom.

No sooner had she sunk into bed than her phone buzzed again. Alice’s name flashed across the screen.

“Maia, check your inbox! I just sent the latest design drafts,” Alice said, her excitement spilling through the line. “Also, I’d really love for you to come to the art show.”

Exhaustion pressed at Maia’s temples. The show wasn’t on her agenda, but since she’d be taking Chris for his appointment soon anyway, and the art show’s location wasn’t far from the hospital, she decided it would fit right in.

“Sure,” she replied, her voice tired but agreeable. “I’ll be around for other business, so I’ll stop by.”

Otruitho in a couple of days. Call me when you get there — I want to

see you soon,” Maia answered, her

sank deeper into the mattress, set her phone aside, and let sleep

bell sounded at Wront University, marking the start of a

her seat, scooped up her textbook, and strode directly toward Ethan, who sat in

in a voice meant to be overheard.

attention. Ethan looked up,

Melanie leaned in close and whispered, “I’m not here for math. Any news about

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glance around the classroom. Keeping his voice low, he replied, “Like I said before, I really don’t know… Besides, break’s

classmate’s chair and sat right next to him. “Breaks are perfect for these kinds of talks. From now on, expect me every time the bell rings — always with a math problem

lit her eyes as she raised an eyebrow, clearly