Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

When Maia saw her mother’s name on the envelope, she opened it quickly with trembling hands. Rosa’s familiar handwriting filled her with warmth as she read the letter.

“Dear Maia, you’ve been through a lot.

“It’s remarkable that you’ve stayed loyal to the hero who saved you from the fire all these years, even though he has forgotten about you.

“I saw how much you loved him and felt sorry for you. I wanted to yell at you sometimes. I couldn’t understand why you had to choose Cedric when there were so many incredible men around.

“But then, I noticed your eyes only lit up when you saw him. After some time, I realized you only did what made you the happiest. Although I felt bad for you, I could only support your decision as any mother would.

“Errol has a gift for winemaking, and the winery is perfect for him. As for the responsibilities at Starlight Entertainment, that’s a burden you must carry.

I’m gone, your uncle will take charge of Starlight. The 30 percent ownership is your safety net, and you’ll have to fight for the

of your and Errol’s decisions, know that I’ll always love

are the last ray of light I leave in this world. May you both shine

letter, Maia broke down in

to

to start over, Maia would stay the

“Maia, your mom wanted you to be happy, okay? You

nodded and said in a choked-up

before she ended everything, she wanted to say

…

checked out of the hospital one day earlier than

snow fell, but it was freezing. Maia adjusted her white plush coat and stepped outside without

the cab driver asked with a laugh, “Miss, what are you going to Prismara Hill

“To see someone.”

she loved on what she once considered the most