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.”

hold on her hand tightened as he questioned, “Why did Theo

would’ve thought the one who wanted

times. Baz asked, “Was it because you took

lips together

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

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to discuss it.” Cedric would not force

was not comfortable with

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

over his company shares to replace two thirds of the money

stolen another 10 million dollars

the missing funds. Maybe

to do his work. As he was walking out, he

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

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

Buck noticed Maia’s paleness, he asked with concern,

that a man

slowly regained her composure. “Yvette… when

ago. The police

“Does Hope know?”

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,

for Yvette’s ward. Cedric stopped her

fine. You should get some rest. Thank you

After the attack, Cedric

she rushed toward the scene. ‘Why is everything