“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.

had asked us repeatedly for a confirmed list of celebrities who’ll be attending the event, Ms. Maia. That’s why I’m here now. I need to give them an answer by noon,”

I’ll talk about it with you once I’ve freshened

Take your time. I’ll be right here.” Buck looked at her and smiled. He turned to look at Cedric and smiled again. Did he do a good

and splashed some water on her face. Fortunately, it was just Buck. Otherwise, it would have been much harder to

to freshen up. Just as she was done, the doorbell rang again. Her heart almost jumped

left the

the morning, Mr. Nigel. Fancy seeing you here…” Buck

Cedric and Nigel glared

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his teeth and said furiously, “Are you pestering Maia again? When will you learn to give up? Haven’t

worth his time. Then, he walked

scare you?”

head and looked

too late for me to cover your

saw it and felt like he had to give

pulled Maia to 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 states that you two are no longer together! You’re just

was going to hand it to Maia himself. Little did he know that Cedric

sensitive person. He also had the emotional intelligence that made him a perfect assistant for Maia. Naturally, he noticed the little things.

punches. Nigel was a refined man and a great lawyer, but he probably could not

the tension, but he stood far away. One more

getting worked up for? You gave Ms. Maia

saw Cedric’s wet hair and now he knew that

what Buck meant.

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