Chapter 138 Grandpa Wants to See You

Maia’s eyes widened. Cedric was the last person she would expect to see here!

“Maia…” Hope said to her. “What’s Cedric doing here?” Cedric used to be Maia’s husband. That made him her former brother–in–law.

Maia frowned. She had no answers for Hope. Hope was frightened to see Cedric advancing toward them. “I’m going to go help Buck!”

Hope might be naive, but she had spent a long time in the entertainment industry. Her emotional intelligence and intellect were solid. She knew how to read a situation, and knew when to make herself scarce.

Maia started backing off when she saw Cedric taking steps toward her. She needed to keep a distance from him. He suddenly caught her arms when she took another step backward.

“You’ll fall into the ditch.”

Maia was startled. She turned and saw that there was indeed a ditch at the side of the

apartment.

“Let me go!” Maia said coldly. She could not even look at him.

He did as she asked. Maia could hear humming in her mind as her hand fell. Was that disappointment she felt?

“How have you been for the past month?”

“Great,” Maia answered swiftly. “I had a wonderful life because you weren’t a part of it. I was

free of trouble.”

“That’s great, then.” He was relieved to hear that.

you should probably leave. This place doesn’t exactly fit your status, Cedric.” She was

raised his brow and

“That’s none of

shouldn’t poke your

and left, refusing to converse further with

the stairs, he said,

entire year. He protected her time and again when she

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and Zera occasionally spared her from their abuse. She was Cedric’s wife for many years because of him. He defended her status as his

protected her honor so that the others would not mock her. However, everything went downhill when he got sick. She became vulnerable

feel tears building up when she recalled the past. She tried hard to compose herself and let the summer wind dry her

was indebted to Hans. She

“Beverley Manor.”

she walked toward her car. Cedric stood where

ran to Cedric. “We have confirmed that there was something

nodded. Then, he gave an order to

Cedric meant. So,

felt bitter, but

They were surprised to see Baz helping them.

but Maia felt a little cold nonetheless. She adjusted the air conditioner and

Manor…” She took out her phone and was about to search for its location when she saw a text message. It contained Beverley Manor’s location. Cedric

go?” Maia was a little upset. She tucked

quick work of the boxes with

“Thank

you,

Baz.”

duty! Anyway, we’ll meet on more frequently from

on out.”

Maia’s car with Buck

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