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.”

on her hand tightened as he questioned, “Why did Theo choose you as his

one who wanted to

a few times. Baz asked, “Was it

smacked her lips together as she

immediately kept quiet and retreated

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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

I collected evidence and forced him to hand over his company shares to replace two thirds of the money he stole. Naturally, both would hate

Theo had stolen another 10 million dollars

sell two of his properties to cover part of the missing funds. Maybe that made him lose his mind and come

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

His face looked terrified as he said breathlessly, “Ms. Hope’s mother had committed suicide in

shocked Maia. Her wobbly legs gave way when Cedric’s arms

he asked with concern, you with a gun.

heard that

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

police are

“Does Hope know?”

told her. We weren’t sure of what to do, so we decided to keep this a secret.

took a deep breath as she started to leave for Yvette’s ward. Cedric stopped her

You should get some rest.

I could just leave you walking around alone?” After the

toward the scene. ‘Why