Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 993:

Hearing Melanie’s question, Ethan immediately swiveled to face Marisa, his eyes blazing with curiosity.

Marisa felt momentarily stunned, completely at a loss for words. She’d never anticipated Melanie would ask something like this. There was absolutely no way Marisa could admit she’d been following them around. No, that option was completely off the table!

Marisa drew in a steadying breath and, forcing herself to appear calm, offered her carefully crafted explanation. “Ahem… I just happened to be walking by when I saw you being dragged into that van, so I followed along, and then I ended up getting caught too.”

“What a remarkable coincidence,” Melanie said, eyeing Marisa with obvious suspicion. “I distinctly remember your house being in the completely opposite direction.”

Marisa’s expression wavered for just a moment before she quickly regained her confident composure. She arched an eyebrow and shot back, “Well… sometimes life just works out that way. Is it really so impossible to believe?”

the night before to rescue both her and Ethan. Waves of gratitude

expression. “No matter what, I owe you this time, Marisa. Really appreciate it. I’m taking back every

as she pressed, “Come on then! Spill it. What exactly were these prejudices you had about me?” She

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with gentle resignation as she

at being thanked so

always maintained her reputation as the tough girl with a serious “don’t mess with me” attitude around campus. This felt like the very first time someone

appreciation. “Marisa, you’re truly amazing! At Wront University, you’re the first…” He paused, a gentle smile tugging at the corners of his

through something deep within Marisa’s