Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 101 My Willingness is What Matters

Nigel knew that Maia only saw him as a friend, but he was willing to wait. He hoped that with time and effort, she would eventually see him as a man. He would do anything to make it happen.

“You know that I’ll only do what’s best for you. The issue here isn’t distancing yourself from him. He’s the one that keeps coming back to you.”

Nigel looked at her with a serious face and said, “The best way to solve this once and for all is to marry me.”

Maia did not want to hurt him because he had such a sincere look in his eyes. Rejecting him would seem too cruel. However, she did not want to give him false hope.

“Nigel, I-”

“Let me finish. I know you don’t love me. Unfortunately, Cedric is a powerful man. You could not get rid of him that easily. If you’re married to someone else, that would stop his advances for good!”

Maia drew her lips into a fine line as she thought hard. This would seem like a solution to her problem.

Nigel continued to persuade her, “I’m not trying to take advantage of you. After we’ve wed, you don’t need to do anything for me. We’ll only be married on paper.

“I won’t force you into anything else, but I promise I’ll take good care of you. You might think that this is a bad idea, but it would work.”

“Nigel, this isn’t fair to you. You know how I feel about you.”

“I know. You only think of me as a friend, but I don’t care. Besides, nothing is fair in life,” Nigel refuted.

“But I don’t wish to burden you with my problems. You’ve been such a great friend to me.”

Nigel smiled. “I would only benefit from this arrangement. If you’re willing to marry me, I’d be able to spend more time with you. Maybe you’ll learn how to love me eventually.

the future, how would you know if it’s fair to me? Maia, I’m not

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be involved in this was all that mattered. Maia nodded,

to thank me.” He smiled

on their way back

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Nigel did not leave. Instead, he waited for her outside her room. Maia entered her office and turned on the

think more clearly when she was alone. She immediately began scribbling on a note as she

in her pocket as she left her room.

was on her table.

going back to my aunt’s. I can get there on my own, so there’s no need

Let me send you there. Come now,

a chance to turn down his offer, as he immediately caught the

place. When Maia got to her aunt’s residence, Nigel still made no move to

everything you’ve done for me. I’m sure you’re busy, so please get home early and get some rest. Thank you for the gifts

thanking me already! You’re making me feel bad now.”

really grateful for all that you’ve done for me.” She grinned sheepishly. She knew that this was because she only felt grateful

on, I’ll see you

enter the elevator. Instead, she took out her cell phone and read the messages Baz had

Maia, Mr. Cedric isn’t in a good mood; he keeps drinking!

to be drinking.

please help us! Mr. Cedric still refuses to allow anyone to dress his

her lower lip and looked out the window from the walkway. When she was sure that Nigel had left, she took off toward the entrance