“You can do it…” Maia’s eyes were still closed when she answered him drowsily. “Are you sure?” He raised his eyebrow and asked.

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Chapter 260 She’s Still Sleeping

Maia nodded and went back to sleep.

The doorbell rang again. Cedric looked at her lovingly, put the towel on the table, and went out to open the door. Buck was shocked by what he saw.

“M–Mr. Cedric.” Buck took a few steps back and checked the unit number again to make sure he was at the right place.

“She’s still sleeping.”

Buck cleared his throat and nodded. It was pretty clear what happened here. He said, “I–I’ll just wait for Ms. Maia in the living room.”

“Help yourself.”

Buck nodded and headed meekly to the living room. He sat on the couch that was furthest from the bedroom. Then, he heard a commotion in there. Maia came out, looking unkempt, and tried to stop Cedric from opening the door. Alas, it was too late.

“Good morning, Ms. Maia.” Buck smiled and greeted her.

She nodded and said stiffly, “Morning.”

Gritting her teeth, Maia was so mad at herself. If she had not let Cedric open the door just now, then it would not have been this awkward.

asked us repeatedly for a confirmed list of celebrities who’ll be attending the event, Ms. Maia. That’s why I’m here

nodded, “Sure. Give me a minute. I’ll talk about

looked at her and smiled. He turned to look at Cedric and

at Cedric. She dashed to the washroom and splashed some water on her face. Fortunately, it was just Buck. Otherwise, it would

the doorbell

the

was awkward. Buck was the first the speak, “Top of the morning, Mr. Nigel.

Cedric and Nigel glared at each other.

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“Are you pestering Maia again? When will

straight–up ignored him. Nigel was not worth his time. Then, he walked briskly toward a stunned Maia and

he scare you?”

her head and looked at him.

late for me to cover your ears now?” She was stunned. Cedric’s

felt like he had to give it to Cedric. He was good!

his back and said, “Stop playing dumb, Cedric. This has gone too far. How long are you going to keep pestering Maia? If you have trouble knowing where you stand now, then you can read the divorce agreement again! It clearly

got the verdict that declared his victory and he was going to hand it to Maia himself. Little did he know that Cedric would be there when the door

always been a sensitive person. He also had the emotional intelligence that

refined man and a great lawyer, but he probably could not take a punch to the face.

tried to defuse the tension, but he stood far away. One more step and he would

Nigel: What are you getting worked up for? You gave Ms. Maia a fright. She just

now he knew that Maia had just woken up.

what Buck meant.

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