Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 944:

“Really?” Baylor’s heart finally settled, and he said excitedly, “That’s wonderful news!”

Just then, a server appeared, arms laden with the dishes they’d ordered. With an eager smile, Baylor said warmly, “Please, dig in. Consider tonight my way of saying thank you in advance. When this is behind us, just tell me what you want—I’ll do my best to deliver.”

Disappointment settled in Ethan’s chest as he watched Baylor. While many would have done anything for a chance to marry Maia, Baylor acted as if he were escaping disaster, barely containing his rush to file the divorce papers.

Hunger slipped away from Ethan as that thought lingered. Even though the table filled with tempting food, he forced down only a few mouthfuls.

Melanie, on the other hand, dug in with true enthusiasm. Her appetite matched her mood—she hadn’t eaten all day, and now, with their plan close to completion, it wouldn’t be long before Maia rejoined the ranks of the unattached. Becoming her family member was only a matter of time. The idea of it would surely delight her father. Lost in pleasant musings, Melanie enjoyed every bite even more.

brother and sister. We’re having dinner at

the airport to collect her siblings, determined not to let them meet Baylor. Watching

a pathetic attempt, really. Rather than dignify his

more content

inside a parked sedan, Raegan kept her eyes trained on the trio through the large window before pulling out her phone. “Red Grove restaurant. Target confirmed, three

crackled back instantly.

several dishes while stealing glances at Ethan across the room. Something in his earlier expression had caught her

him?” she whispered

appeared beside her table, setting down the steaming plates. Marisa took her first bite, and her eyes lit up