“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

minute. I’ll talk

He turned to look at Cedric and smiled again. Did he do a good job or what?

the washroom and splashed some water on her face. Fortunately, it was just

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

the

awkward. Buck was the first the speak, “Top of the morning, Mr. Nigel. Fancy seeing you here…” Buck trailed off into silence, losing

glared

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teeth and said furiously, “Are you pestering Maia again? When will you learn

Nigel was not worth his time. Then, he walked briskly toward a stunned Maia and covered her

scare you?”

her head and looked at

too late for me to cover your ears now?”

like he had to give it to

to keep pestering Maia? If you have trouble knowing where you stand now, then you can read the divorce agreement again! It clearly states

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

His fists clenched tightly. Buck had always been a sensitive person. He also had the emotional intelligence

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

far away. One more step and he would be at

early in the morning, Nigel: What are you getting worked up for? You gave Ms. Maia a fright. She just woke up, for heaven’s

Cedric’s wet hair and now he knew that Maia had just woken up.

what Buck meant.

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