Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 978:

Chris’ expression tensed. Not wanting Maia disturbed further, he shifted slightly and spoke with calm firmness. “Quiet down. She’s just resting. You don’t need to panic — I’ve got her.”

As Chris carried Maia onward, his thoughts drifted to everything she’d endured since coming back to the country.

Today alone had pushed Maia far past any limit. From spending hours at MCN to meeting with Claudius and barely escaping Mariana’s attack in the café, and now ending the day with a brutal fight — anyone else would’ve collapsed much sooner. Even the toughest had their breaking point.

A vivid image flashed through Chris’ mind — Mariana lunging at Maia with a knife.

At that moment, Maia was just standing there, her expression blank, and Chris had mistakenly assumed that fear had paralyzed her.

Now, as he had time to reflect, it became clear that Maia had remained calm all along, confident that Mariana couldn’t land a blow.

Chris pressed forward,

his previous doubts about Chris, Ethan couldn’t deny what he’d witnessed — the man’s concern and urgency far exceeded what Maia’s husband had shown. Each step Ethan took sent sharp

teeth, Ethan raised his voice

the words. Without breaking stride, he turned his head just enough to give a small nod. Though unsteady,

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and rushed over to steady him, taking his hand in hers. “Relax.

Marisa’s eyes and gave a small nod, his energy nearly gone. Countless words sat on

Just then, a familiar female

turned toward the voice

Melanie didn’t waste a second. She clutched Ethan’s injured arm, tears falling freely as she spoke in a trembling voice. “This must hurt so badly… I’ll call my dad. He’ll get us to the hospital — and after that, this whole underground ring

the desperation and care in Melanie’s face, Marisa felt a sting in her chest and bit down

eyes met Melanie’s, but no words came