Chapter 83 Let Me Love You

When Maia admitted that Hope was her sister, she finally realized how much Hope had meant to her. Even though she was Yvette’s daughter, it would not change the fact that she was

family.

Hope was immediately sent back to her room as the doctor came to check on her condition. Deep in thought, Maia stared at Hope’s pale face.

Everything had happened all at once. First, it was Hope and Yvette’s accident, then her attack at the hospital, and lastly, Yvette’s suicide. These all seemed too coincidental. It was just like a movie, yet it happened in their lives.

“Doctor, how is she?”

“The reason she fainted was because her body was still quite weak. Furthermore, she was too emotional a while ago. You don’t have to worry too much. As long as she gets enough rest, she’ll be fine.”

The doctor sighed and added, “I can only do so much. Ms. Hope needs to learn how to cope with the grief of losing her mother, or else this would only lead to more severe conditions.”

Maia nodded and thanked the doctor as he left the room. As she turned to stare at Hope, she felt sorry for her. Hope was entirely innocent, yet she had been repeatedly hurt.

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“Ms. Maia, you should get some rest, too. Leave it to me. I’ll take care of Ms. Hope.”

Maia knew that Buck could be trusted, so she relented. “I’ll leave her to you.”

When Maia came out of the room, Cedric was still leaning against the wall. Even though he was injured, he had waited for her the entire time.

“Thank you for today, Cedric,” she said sincerely.

When Cedric approached her and tried to dry her tears, she stepped aside. His hand hung awkwardly in mid–air as he offered to send her home.

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As Maia was about to reject his offer, Cedric added, “I still have your mother’s jewelry box.”

and followed Cedric to his car. He

motioned for her to

offered to drive since Cedric

injury.” He had injured his back countless times, from gunshot wounds to burns. This injury

insisted, but Cedric was just too stubborn. He guided her into her seat and buckled her safety belt for

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was already in the driver’s seat.

jewelry box?” Mala had not

in the glove box, right in

opened it and saw the wooden jewelry box.

could not help but smile as she looked through the contents. These were all her mother’s and were

back to Cedric and insisted on driving. However, she also noticed they were not on the way

are we

see.”

away from the city. Where was he planning to take her?

Cedric finally pulled over

asked as she stared at the empty beach. It was the wee hours. Naturally, no

injured because of you, you should watch the sunrise

a flash of red broke through the horizon.

in a trance. On the soft

could not help but exclaim as she took in the salty scent

beach.

as he could feel his heart beating against his chest. If only others could see how innocent the famous business tycoon was. He was

look better

comment. She decided to ignore it

sunrise?”

means

understood what he was trying to say to her. She turned back to watch the

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