Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 910:

But as they hovered at the edge of giving in completely, Maia’s thoughts spun back to Chris’s medical history—memories of doctors’ warnings and his close call in Sceibar flashing like a warning sign.

Without thinking, she pressed her hands against his chest, her voice breathless but firm. “Chris… just a second.”

Chris stopped, desire still lingering in his gaze. “Is something wrong?”

Worry and love mingled in Maia’s eyes. “It’s your health. You’re not supposed to overdo it. You remember what happened in Sceibar, don’t you? The doctors told you to take it easy, to avoid anything strenuous…”

Chris hesitated, at a rare loss for words. He managed a half-hearted protest, sounding almost sulky. “I’ve managed this long… it’s not a big deal.”

A grave expression settled over Maia’s face. “This isn’t like before. Last time, you passed out and scared me half to death. I’m not about to gamble with your health for just one night.”

Chris’s features as he leaned in, nuzzling her shoulder with a quiet, playful complaint. “Are you

soft firmness settled into Maia’s eyes as she shook her head. “Not

finality, easing Chris away as she whispered, “We’ll wait until you’re truly

the resolve in Maia’s gaze, he gave in with

before trudging off toward

him retreat, so forlorn and disappointed, Maia’s chest tightened with a

the closed door as Maia sank onto the sofa, one hand pressed to her wildly beating heart. A rueful, tender smile touched her lips. “Once you’re fully healed, Chris, you’ll see… I’ll make

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settled in, the air thick with memories

Melanie’s bedroom was tense with a different kind of energy—restless and sharp. Perched on the edge of her bed, Melanie gripped her

from the mattress, bare feet silent on the floor, making

of discovery surged through her,