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.

that 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 rest

can no longer help you, but regardless of your and Errol’s decisions,

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

letter, Maia broke down in tears as

to Cedric. Rosa had to support her choice, and she made a backup plan in case Maia got

start over, Maia would stay the

your mom wanted you to be

and said in a

everything, she wanted to say goodbye to the man she

…

out of the hospital one day earlier

her white plush

dressed like a princess, the cab driver asked with a laugh,

“To see someone.”

man she loved on what she once considered the most