Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 81 Are You Alright?

Maia was sure she would never mistake her cousin’s voice. She could still recall what Theo said in the basement parking lot.

Ms. Maia, thank you for your cooperation. I’m sure you’re drained. Please let us take over from here.”

“Thank you. I’ll be counting on you.” Maia nodded at them.

Moments later, she turned to look at the man still holding her hand. Her annoyance grew as she snapped, “How long do you plan on holding me?”

“If I could choose, I’d say forever.” He smiled playfully at her irritation. He could not help but

think that she looked cute when upset.

Baz entered the room seconds later.

“Have you found out who they were?” Cedric asked

Baz shook his head apologetically. “The person on the other end was cautious. The call was made from a burner phone. We couldn’t trace who they were.”

“What call?” Maia looked at them in confusion. She could not make out what Baz was referring

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‘Ms. Maia, you didn’t know? Mr. Cedric received a call that a man would threaten you with a gun in Prismara Hospital’s basement parking. So Mr. Cedric kept asking for your whereabouts. He asked me to bring men to the hospital as he rushed over alone.”

Maia realized why Cedric had asked for her location and arrived within minutes. It was all because someone had informed him. Who was it? Was the mystery caller a friend or a foe?

“We’ve tried checking the number, but to no avail. He was cautious and he didn’t want us to

find him. Fortunately, you’re not hurt, and Mr. Cedric only suffered minor injuries.”

hand tightened as he questioned,

the one who wanted to

asked, “Was it because you took your uncle’s place

smacked her lips together as

Baz immediately kept quiet and retreated to the side of

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you don’t want to discuss it.”

was not comfortable with

not that I don’t want to tell you. I just don’t know how to put it. Mayb: Baz’s

company shares to replace two thirds of the money he

that Theo had stolen

of his properties to cover part of the

nodded and left to do his work. As he was walking

came dashing into the room. His face looked terrified as he said breathlessly, “Ms. Hope’s mother had committed suicide in her

Maia. Her wobbly legs gave way when Cedric’s

paleness, he asked with concern, you

heard that a

shook her head as she slowly regained her composure. “Yvette… when was

The police are on

“Does Hope know?”

shook his head and said, “We still haven’t told her. We weren’t sure of what to do, so we decided to keep this a secret. However, Ms.

started to leave for Yvette’s ward. Cedric stopped her as he insisted, “Let me come with

should get some rest. Thank you

walking around alone?” After the attack, Cedric could not help but worry about

toward the scene. ‘Why is everything happening