Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 161 You Played It Well

Baz swiftly pulled Tess out of the ward. However, Tess continued to protest loudly, hoping that Maia could regain her memory.

Soon, there was a loud “bang,” signaling the closure of the ward door. Once closed, the room. returned to its previous quiet state. He was the first to break the silence.

played it well,” his confident words echoed in her ears. He still held her with one hand, showing no intention of letting go.

Maia’s body tensed slightly, but she raised her eyes to look at him, puzzled. “What are you talking about? I don’t understand…‘

He chuckled, lowered his head to kiss her forehead, and spoke with a fond tone, “It’s okay if you don’t understand. Just know that no matter when you do, I’ll cooperate. That’s enough.”

Maia didn’t say anything, just blinked her clear eyes at him. She remained in his embrace without any other moves.

But what she never expected was that he seemed to see through her thoughts. She didn’t know which part went wrong. Did he believe she was acting because her performance wasn’t convincing enough?

“I’m a bit tired,” she said softly, using an excuse to leave his embrace and lie on the hospital bed, turning her back to him.

He chuckled and asked, “Do you want me to stay with you?”

If it were the old her, she would have nodded warmly. Even if he saw through her, she had to carry on with this act.

“Yes!” she answered without hesitation.

Suddenly, she felt a warm breath in her right ear.

“Do you want me, hmm?”

Maia didn’t dare to open her eyes, but her cheeks blushed. He lowered his head, gave her cheek a gentle kiss, and then tucked in the corners of her blanket.

Afterward, he settled into a nearby sofa, his gaze still fixed on her. Even though Maia had her back to him, she could still sense the heat emanating from behind.

calm her emotions, recalling her aunt’s reaction. She wouldn’t forget that when she was pulled into the sea by Theo, she almost saw

had one as well. Her mother stated that it was custom–made by a craftsman for both

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carvings, which appeared unrelated at first glance, concealed the engraved family name Read. Although it was not obvious, Maia had deeply etched the patterns from her mother’s pendant

pendant had shattered six years ago, but the one around Theo’s neck…

value would be worth tens of thousands, and as a

had excellent security. So how did Theo enter the apartment, take

recalled the previous incidents, Theo’s attack in the hospital parking lot, and how he learned about Nigel Clayton’s impending lawsuit. Her aunt had stopped by her office that afternoon and overheard her

person who targeted her mother had to be someone close to her, someone she would not

aunt’s repeated concerns and admonitions in the past, urging her to keep her distance from Cedric, pushing her to marry

the reason behind it? Was it a fear of her rekindling old

that’s what she used to think. But now… could she consider that her aunt didn’t want her to have any contact with Cedric?

incident from the past was carefully considered now, terrifying. If her aunt was truly responsible for all of this–killing her mother first, then attempting to kill her–what was the point? Why would she

it was

but… she had to try to

“You’re suspecting Tess.”

As if by telepathy, he looked at

startled. How did

about how

lip tightly, instinctively

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curious” Cedric chockled

to leave

ward, ready

Wait

direction of the door, immediately stopping

“How did you know?”

different from the soft and cute appearance when she called

girl was truly

embraced her waist the next second, lifting her straight up and making her bare feet

“Cedric!”