His voice sounded certain, and it was more of a statement than a question.

“Nigel…”

He smiled. “Your aunt asked me to talk to you about it, but I doubt it’ll make much of a difference. You know better than anyone that you should move on, but you still love him, don’t you?”

Maia said nothing. She stiffly picked up the cake and ate it, again tasting bitterness.

“I’m sorry for making you all worry about me. I truly am.” Maia looked up, tears rolling down her cheeks.

else could I

she learned that the Larkins had publicly announced her divorce from Cedric, she was overwhelmed

and don’t owe anyone anything. Cedric is the one who has mistreated you. If only he knew you’ve secretly helped

she secretly secured an 83 million-dollar deal to fund

again. “He doesn’t owe me anything. I

But you just had to fall for him. You’re such a

for her. Cedric might have dumped her, but she

clean handkerchief, offering a reassuring smile. “Stop crying, okay? I’m here to give you something

was baffled.

mother, Rosa, the legendary woman who once thrived in

retrieved some documents from his briefcase, passing them to Maia. She frowned as

shares of Burgess Winery

Mrs. Chairwoman had a will in place,

tightened her grip on the documents as tears welled up in her

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