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.”

tightened as he questioned, “Why did Theo choose

Who would’ve thought the one who wanted to harm you was your family? Ms. Maia,

with the police a few times. Baz asked, “Was it because you

lips together as she remained

warningly. Baz immediately kept quiet and retreated to the

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if you don’t want to discuss it.” Cedric would not force her into something that

was not comfortable with

just don’t know how to put it. Mayb: Baz’s speculations were correct. I recently discovered that my

to replace two thirds of the money he stole.

that Theo had stolen another 10

properties to cover part of the missing funds. Maybe

Theo’s records. Baz nodded and left to do his work.

the room. His face looked terrified as he said breathlessly, “Ms. Hope’s mother had

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

he asked with

that

her composure. “Yvette…

The police are on their

“Does Hope know?”

We weren’t sure of what to do, so we decided to keep this

a deep breath as she started to leave for Yvette’s ward.

fine. You should get some

think I could just leave you walking around alone?” After the attack, Cedric could not help

not want to waste time arguing as she rushed toward