Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

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!”

and nose, she wanted to rush downstairs. However, the fire was

do now? I

remembered Susie telling her Cedric could watch her

can you see me? Can you

out. I can’t get out, Cedric!”

and I’ve no idea what’s wrong with

and her desperate cries seemed to drain all

strength

devoured everything in its path.

faucet, but there was

Maia collapsed on

Was Cedric talking about the

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eyes slowly

Why couldn’t he believe me? Why would he suspect me just

that she gave up resisting. No matter how she tried, it