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!”

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

can I do now? I have

Cedric could watch her every move. She quickly waved at it, trying to

me? Can you hear

get out. I can’t get out,

idea what’s wrong

smoke made her cough nonstop, and her desperate cries seemed to drain all

strength

heard the fire crackling as it devoured everything in its path. She struggled to stand on the railing but

turned on the faucet, but there was no

collapsed on the floor, suspecting that the fire was not

of here again!” Was Cedric talking about

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closed her eyes slowly

he suspect

she gave up resisting. No matter how she tried, it would be