Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 28 You Don’t Want Me to Die, Right?

It was the first time she saw him like this.

“Cedric…” she called out his name, tears welling up..

He was always like this, giving her hope when she was about to give up. This time, however, she would not fall for it.

Seeing her in such distress, Cedric cursed and quickly pulled her into his chest. He covered her mouth and nose with a damp towel.

“Are you alright?”

Clutching his jacket, she shook her head and wept despite herself. He looked conflicted when he saw how helpless she was.

Cedric asked in a calm voice, “Are you hurt?”

She shook her head.

“Can you walk?”

They had to leave before the fire reached the west end. Even though her legs were weak, Maia managed to get to her feet with his help.

“I can,” she said softly. Perhaps she had become much braver and calmer due to his presence.

“Follow me.” Grabbing her hand, he covered his nose and mouth and led her toward the stairs.

on the west side.

The fire destroyed the townhouse’s east side and quickly spread to the west. The exit was completely engulfed in flames. They had to go through the living room and out a shattered window to get out.

However, the flames entrapped them while smoke swirled around the first floor.

Suddenly, Cedric stopped and held his arm around her protectively. “Are you scared?”

They only had one chance. If they couldn’t make it through this time, the raging fire would trap them for good.

at him and smiled. “Did you rush over after you found

fire?”

gazed at her

don’t answer me now,

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He answered, “Yes.”

me to die,

“I don’t.”

would have been overjoyed with these

wanted, she felt nothing. Rekindling her love for

believe me?” “We need to run over there,” he said coldly, looking toward the area that had not caught fire. He did not answer her question, but Maia knew

“Cedric, thank you for risking your life for me, but

you isn’t going to die that easily,” he

from the corner of her eye

As you say, a troublemaker isn’t going

going to give you my

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I Hate You,

time, I’m going to make you regret it for the rest of your life!‘ she

closel” Cedric said as he rushed out

was their only chance. If they could make it through the

the living room. The fire was raging, but she felt no fear at this

heat caused the chandelier to shatter and fall as they crossed the living room,

his hand and shoved him away with all her strength.

Shoved out of

charge back inside, but Baz and others held

“Don’t do it, sir!”

her! It’s too

higher, forcing Maia to back off and leaving her no chance to escape. Through

she murmured, “I

both the most devastating and lovely thing she

I’ll be gone from

were several more loud crashes