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

as well. Who would’ve thought the one who wanted to harm you was your family?

police a few times. Baz asked, “Was it because you took your uncle’s place as

smacked her lips together as

eyed him warningly. Baz immediately kept quiet and retreated to the

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okay if you don’t want to discuss it.” Cedric would not

was not comfortable with

don’t know how to put it. Mayb: Baz’s speculations were correct. I

evidence and forced him to hand over his company shares to replace two thirds of the

Theo had stolen another 10

of the missing funds. Maybe that made

to do his work.

as he said breathlessly, “Ms. Hope’s mother had committed suicide in her

Maia. Her wobbly legs gave way when Cedric’s arms shot out to

with concern, you with a gun. Were you

that

slowly regained her composure.

ago. The police are

“Does Hope know?”

do, so we decided to keep this a secret. However, Ms. Hope will eventually

breath as she started to leave for Yvette’s ward. Cedric stopped her as he

should get some rest. Thank you

After the attack, Cedric could not help but worry about

want to waste time arguing as she rushed toward the scene. ‘Why is