Chapter 27 On Fire

She finally said those words after loving him for so many years.

He stoprod without looking at her, and said, “So be it.”

Her vision blurred as she fought back her tears. When he left, Maia finally broke down in sobs. She wanted to end their marriage on a good note, but she had been wrong

Since it was dark outside, she could only see her reflection in the panoramic window. She smiled bitterly. Her unwavering love for Cedric had just died and could never be revived.

A while later, a thick plume of smoke crept in from outside the door.

This alarmed her. Struggling to get up, she stumbled toward the door. When she exited her bedroom, she was shocked to find a fire raging downstairs. She stood frozen, unsure of what to do.

“The place is on fire! But how?”

She started screaming, “Help!”

mouth and nose, she wanted to rush downstairs. However, the fire was fierce. Her legs went limp, and she fell on the

now? I have to

telling her Cedric could watch her every move. She

can you see me? Can you

fire! I can’t get out.

and I’ve no idea what’s wrong with

her cough nonstop, and her desperate cries

strength

the first floor and heard the fire crackling as it devoured everything in its path. She struggled to stand on the

the faucet, but there was no

seep into the bathroom, Maia collapsed on

Was Cedric talking

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slowly

believe me? Why would he suspect me just because

had been so repeatedly let down that she gave up resisting. No matter how she tried, it

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