Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 142 Are You Afraid?

Fernando looked at Hans and shook his head helplessly.

“Mr. Larkin is constantly asking for something sweet. We’ve agreed that he could only have some once a week, but I’ve caught him stealing dessert from the kitchen a few times. I had no choice but to report this to Mr. Cedric and from then on, he hadn’t spoken to me for a few days.”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s grandpa’s fault for not keeping his promise. If he continues to refuse talking to you, then you should just ignore him too!” Maia said, intentionally speaking loud enough so that Hans could hear them.

Hans quickly stood up and tip–toed to the kitchen door as he continued to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Maia knew Hans was already listening to them behind the door and continued. “I think grandpa is also angry at me now since he refuses to talk to me too. Such a shame, he can’t have these cream puffs and the pudding I brought! Why don’t you help me finish them?”

“I’d love to, Mrs. Larkin!”

“Fernando, just call me Maia.” Maia was no longer Cedric’s wife, so it was only natural to call her Maia instead.

When Hans heard that he would not be able to get a share of Maia’s desserts he was instantly

upset.

“Maia used to be such a sweet girl. Cedric is such a horrible influence on her!” Hans said, annoyed. “When he gets here later, I’ll give him a piece of my mind. How could he turn my sweet Maia into this!”

“Is someone else coming over too?” Maia asked as she came out of the kitchen.

“Nope, no one!” Hans was surprised by Maia suddenly appearing behind him.

Maia eyed him suspiciously as she pointed at the pudding she brought. “Grandpa, if you don’t tell me, you won’t be getting any of this.”

as he decided to betray

Maia.

Cedric. He’s coming over to see me.” Hans eyed the pudding in Maia’s hands. “I’ve told you my secret. Now, can I have my

now. Enjoy the pudding and cream puffs. I’ll come back and see

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strolled briskly toward the couch, grabbed her bag, and hurried toward the entrance. As she was focused on leaving as soon as possible, she did not notice someone

she fell back a few steps before

“Be careful!”

how

pudding Maia made!” Hans demanded as he finished his share in a

grandfather sitting in the dining room and smiled at

to Maia who was standing in front of

his

such a rush?

her eyes at him. Was it not obvious that she was trying to avoid him? She made an excuse. “Something came up

playfully. “You sure it’s the office

was surprised at his candor. She frowned in annoyance as she would not admit that she wanted

not all that important,” she

it isn’t Cedric that’s making you uncomfortable, then you should stay for dinner! My chef is

Larkin, you’ve already had 3 cream puffs and a bowl of pudding.” Fernando commented. He

would stay for dinner, I promise I won’t have any more

I really have to go.” Maia knew she was not a very good liar, especially since it was to Hans who was trying to make her stay.

one who would take her side when everyone in the household was against her. He had always protected her. However, Maia really did not want to be in the

Cedric.

as he exposed her lies unsparingly. “Maia, you just got here, and it’s