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!”

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

do now? I have

telling her Cedric could watch her every move. She quickly waved at

see me? Can you hear

can’t get out. I

I’ve no idea what’s wrong with me. You’ve got

smoke made her cough nonstop, and her desperate cries seemed

strength

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

turned on the faucet,

seep into the bathroom, Maia collapsed on the floor,

Was Cedric talking about the fire when he said.

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her eyes slowly and began

he suspect me just

repeatedly let down that she gave up resisting. No matter how she tried, it would