Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 288 Such Is Impossible

Maia pursed her lips. “I am not his weakness, and he is not a pitiful lover in my eyes. We can only ever be in a hostile relationship. I must make Rita pay for the pain I’ve endured, for the child I lost. It’s not going to be resolved so easily!”

‘Hearing Maia’s words, Hope said softly, “You’re saying one thing but meaning another. If it really doesn’t matter, why cry? When you said those hurtful words, it hurt him, but it hurt you too! Even if you hate Rita, what does it have to do with Cedric?”

Maia looked at her and asked, “Hope, wouldn’t you defend your mother?”

Hope, upon hearing Maia’s question, first froze and then nodded without hesitation.

“I would. My mom hurt you, so I’ve never had the right to ask you to forgive someone who harmed you. But even if she did it a thousand or ten thousand times, she’s still my mother. She gave birth to me, raised me, and treated me so well. I know her better than anyone. She even sacrificed her life for me, when Tess threatened her,”

By now, Hope’s eyes were already red.

“You knew about all of that?” Maia was surprised; this was something she had not expected.

Hope nodded. “Buck told me. The car accident with my mom… it was all arranged by Tess.”

“I specifically told him not to tell you.

“I know, and you meant well. But that day, I… I had a little bit of alcohol and missed mom. I kept crying. Buck saw me like that and couldn’t bear it, so he told me that mom didn’t abandon me; she had to let me go

for my

sake.”

Hope leaned into Maia’s arms, and tears flowed uncontrollably.

good mother, there’s no doubt about

be watching you from where you can’t see her, seeing you grow up, achieving your own

said, “Yeah, I absolutely can’t give up on myself. I

Hope’s words, Maia smiled. “I

her sister. “Sis, I really, really like you. In this world, besides mom and

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this point, Hope bit her lip. Regardless of her expression or tone, it

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fault,

the business empress Rosa, and

her little finger, just like when she had run to the

purity in Hope’s heart, making a commitment in the innocent way that only children do. It was the cleanest and most innocent way in her heart. Maia extended her little finger and hooked it with Hope’s. Instead of her usual cold and noble demeanor, sweetness and purity

of sisterhood

“Yeah, a hundred years of sisterhood

promise was made, Hope’s smile slightly faded, and her expression became serious. ”

mother was wrong, she’s still the one who gave birth to and raised you. Wouldn’t it be the same for Cedric? Plus, with a century–old family like the Larkin family, filial piety is crucial for someone in power like Cedric. If he ignores his mother, it might be justifiable with the excuse of managing

and shook her head. “There’s absolutely no possibility of that

such thoughts. Such a possibility would never exist.

if it really is possible?”

Rita has gained a lot of influence in the Larkin family over the years. Cedric won’t cause trouble for me, especially when Rita is his mother. Can you imagine him helping his ex–wife deal with his own

Hope.

Hope said, “Sis, no matter what you decide, I’ll support you. If there’s any way I can help, just let me

with a serious expression. She even patted her own chest, telling Maia that her little sister was

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