Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

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Chapter 311 Are You Sure?

“Honey, what would you like to do to the woman who tried to seduce your husband?” Cedric smiled and asked in a gentle tone.

Maia was taken aback at his question and that he had called her ‘honey‘ again.

Baz and Hope, who were standing next to them, glanced at each other awkwardly. At first, Hope was curious at how Cedric would act in front of her sister.

Now that she had seen it, Hope could not believe that Cedric was capable of being this gentle. Hope felt like he would even give Maia the world if she had asked for it. This made Hope

– slightly envious of Maia, but she was also excited to see how Maia would react to him.

”

“She drugged you, so you should decide what to do. Why would HL’s CEO and the don of the business world ask me for my opinion?”

“Because as powerful as I am, I’m still a henpecked husband!” Cedric teased.

Others would try to hide the fact that they were a henpecked husband, yet Cedric was proud of it. Maia was surprised by his statement. When had she even tried to control him?

All of a sudden, something on the bar counter caught her eyes.

Maia was quite shocked to see some hot peppers there. Even if they had wanted something spicy, they should have been in the kitchen instead. Maia could only think of one explanation.

“Baz.”

“Yes, Ms. Maia?” Baz lowered his head, trying not to make eye contact with her.

“Why are you so nervous? I only wanted to ask, why are these hot peppers here?”

“Mr. Cedric asked me to get them,” Baz replied.

Cedric glared at Baz as he heard Baz’s answer. Baz gasped in fear, he was only speaking the

truth!

Maia nodded and walked toward the bar counter. She rested her arms on the counter and

smiled at him. “So, which of these peppers would you like to try first?”

To Cedric, Maia looked too seductive. He smiled back at her and pinched her chin lightly between his fingers. “Which would you like me to try?”

His gaze was penetrating. Maia could feel that the tone he had used to talk to her was different. She turned away from him and pointed at a jalapeno. “How about this?”

“Are you sure? Looks like my efforts last night weren’t good enough,” he whispered into her

ear.

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Main’s face could not help but turned bright red as she recalled what had happened last night. “ 1–I’m hungry. I want some breakfast now. You should take care of your problem!” After she finished, she immediately turned around, grabbed Hope and left.

“Maia, you and Mr. Cedric-“Hope was surprised by Maia’s gesture as she had not even figured out how to address Cedric

Mala ignored Hope’s protest and dragged her out of the presidential suit. When she closed the door behind them, Cedric laughed. Baz could finally sigh in relief as he noticed his boss was in a good mood.

Seconds later, Baz’s expression changed as he asked Cedric what to do with Fiona.

“Don’t worry about her yet.” Cedric did not want Fiona to get away that easily. Making her wait would increase her fear. He wanted her to suffer before handing Fiona her final sentence.

Baz nodded

“What about the thing I instructed you to do?” Cedric questioned.

When I got back to Prismara, I immediately instructed our men to help with Starlight Entertainment’s effort of purchasing Mykonos Studios. I’ve also went to see Ms. Maia’s personal assistant, Buck

“He was quite professional and diligent with his work. Even though he did not share much of the details, he told me that the process went smoothly. From the way he was talking to me, I’m quite certain that Ms. Maia would be able to purchase Mykonos Studios without much

trouble.

“After that, I went to the orphanage that took in Ms. Zera. The person–in–charge said that she was abandoned at their doorstep, wrapped in a blanket. The blanket was made from materials only produced on Maya Cove.

“Maya Cove wasn’t even developed 20 years ago, so this could only be from the locals who had used it to weave their own clothing.”

Baz took out an old photograph. “This was given to me by the orphanage. It was a photo that they took to make sure that if Ms. Zera’s birth parents were to come back for her, they would

be able to identify her.

This is proof that Ms. Zera was born on this island. Her birth date coincides with the period when Ms. Rita came here for a trip. Ms. Rita left the island a few days later.”

Cedric’s facial expression changed when he heard Baz’s report. “Looks like Tess was telling

the truth.”

Zera was really Rita’s daughter, with an unknown father! Still, this meant that Cedric and Zera were step–siblings. Why had Rita been so determined to make Zera marry him? Did

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story.

Moments later, Cedric stood up and walk toward the door. Baz followed him and asked, “Mr. Cedric, where are you going?”

“To have breakfast.”

On the way to the restaurant, Hope looked at Maia’s blushing face and laughed, “Maia, why is your face still so red?”

“Do you still want to do that photoshoot?”

“Of course. You’re the best! I can tell just from the way Mr. Cedric looks at you!” Hope hugged her sister’s arm affectionately.

Instead of replying to Hope’s statement, Maia decided to change the subject, “Did you Vicky that we’re here?”

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Chapter 312 A Clean Headlock!

“I called her. She told me she’s already there and waiting for us.”

Mala nodded as they got into the elevator to go to the restaurant.

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At the restaurant, Victoria was already busy piling her plate with different kinds of delicious food

“Look, who’s this? I didn’t expect you to be here as well.”

Victoria was slightly surprised by the annoying, high–pitched voice. She already knew who it was without turning around.

It was her stepbrother’s wife, her sister–in–law. She was a well–known actress in the industry. Most netizens would describe her as someone who was a professional at acting as a bossy

woman on screen.

Victoria had already known that Yuna would be here when she saw the list of actresses appearing on The Horizon Awards. However, Victoria had not expected to bump into her at such a huge resort.

Moreover, after the award show ended late yesterday, most of the actresses would choose to sleep in.

“Why can’t I just have breakfast in peace.” Victoria was not a fan of Yuna. Yuna was also one of the main reasons she decided to leave the Smith family. Victoria lost her appetite just from looking at her.

“Victoria, how could you talk to me like this? I’m your sister–in–law. Even though you don’t like me, you should at least give me some respect. Do you know how much we’ve missed you?

“By the

way, the Vanderbilt family has promised that they’ll make sure their son changes. He really wants to marry you.”

Victoria’s stomach churned as she eyed Yuna’s fake civility. Victoria’s grip on her plate tightened, and she consciously had to stop herself from launching it at Yuna.

“Old habits die hard. He’ll never change his playboy ways. You’re saying that the family misses me? Please. You just want me to get married into the Vanderbeilt family so that the Smith family can benefit from it. Leave me alone, you know very well what I’m like. Someone like you is no match for me!” Victoria warned her as she walked away with her food.

Yuna looked at Victoria’s back with hatred. She turned around and noticed that no one was paying them any attention, so Yuna lifted a heel and kicked Victoria in the back of her knee.

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Victoria tripped and fell forward with a loud crash as the plate in her hand fell. The commotion attracted the attention of all the diners in the quiet restaurant.

Victoria drew in a sharp breath as she felt a stabbing pain in her knee. She tried to stand on her own, but the throbbing pain stopped her.

“Victoria, are you okay?” Yuna pretended to be worried as she approached her.

Victoria gritted her teeth as she hissed at Yuna. “People are watching. As the kind superstar, shouldn’t you be helping me up? If they took a photo of this and uploaded it, you might even be on the hot search list.”

Most of the diners present were either artists or crew members. None of them wanted to get in trouble as they were well aware that Yuna was part of the Smith family. The restaurant’s staff members were equally afraid to help out.

Victoria was in so much pain that she had not even recovered after a few minutes. However, she was well aware that no one would help her, and that she could only rely on herself.

She endured the pain and commented, “Are you sure you’re going to just stand there? If they uploaded your photo on the internet, there would probably be rumors about this incident. Do you really want netizens to start speculating?”

Yuna was smug as Victoria was pleading with her for help. However, she also knew that Victoria was right, so she bent over and tried to help Victoria up.

“Lower, I can’t lift my hand that high.”

“How troublesome!” Yuna stooped lower.

Just then, Victoria put Yuna in a headlock and threw her onto the ground. Next, she pushed Yuna’s head into the plate of food that she had dropped.

“How dare you kick me? You think I would just let you go? Years of Brazilian Jiu–jitsu training would have gone to waste if I didn’t use it on you!” Victoria gritted her teeth and endured the pain as she used all of her strength to throw Yuna.

Yuna struggled as she tried to get up. She was in a worse state compared to Victoria. The diners in the restaurant were shocked by the scene. Who would have thought that the fallen Victoria would be capable of throwing Yuna to the ground?

Yuna’s manager and assistant ran toward her when they saw what had happened. They quickly helped her and tried to clean her up.

Yuna’s pretty makeup was nowhere to be seen as her face was now covered in all kinds of sauces and oil. It was a disgusting sight.

Yuna’s assistant immédiately handed her a pack of tissues as she assisted her in wiping the sauces from her face.

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At that moment, Hope and Mala entered the restaurant and saw this.

“Isn’t that Vicky?” Hope looked at Victoria lying on the ground. She instantly went to help but was stopped by Mala.

Mala shook her head at Hope as she had seen another person moving toward Victoria.

“Maia, what’s going on? Why is Vicky on the ground? Who’s that woman standing next to her? She looks familiar.” Hope asked in confusion.

“That’s Yuna Heiden, Vicky’s sister–in–law.”

“Right! It’s her. Vicky doesn’t have a good relationship with her brothers, so I’m sure that Yuna isn’t a good person either. However, Vicky is skilled at causing a fight, how is it possible that she had ended up on the ground?” Hope wondered aloud.

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Chapter 313 Breakfast with My Honey

“I’m not sure what happened, but I’m certain that Yuna did not manage to take advantage of Vicky.” Maia shook her head too, but from the looks of it, they had probably caused a huge

commotion.

Just as Maia finished, she heard footsteps coming from behind her. The next thing she knew, she was already in his warm embrace.

Before she could react, Cedric handed her a cell phone and told her to look at it.

“Why are you here too?” Maia lifted her head and looked at him.

“I’m here to have breakfast with my honey.”

Maia lowered her head as her cheeks flushed red. She quickly took the phone from his hands

and opened the video footage of the restaurant.

Maia watched as Yuna provoked Victoria and kicked Victoria in the back of her knee when Victoria had turned to leave. Maia also watched how Victoria threw Yuna to the ground when Yuna suddenly bent over to help.

“Yuna is so horrible! How could she kick Vicky with her deadly heels? Vicky must be in so much pain!” Hope commented angrily as she watched the video footage.

Maia just remained silent as she handed the phone back to Cedric.

“Maia, we need to help Vicky get back at Yuna!”

“She already did it herself. It’s best that we don’t get involved.”

“But how could we just watch as Vicky gets bullied?” Hope demanded as she was about to rush

toward Victoria.

“Aiken already approached her to help. With him there, Yuna wouldn’t dare try anything more. Don’t get involved!” Maia quickly restrained her.

“Why not?”

“You need to think about your position. Have you forgotten how complicated this industry is? Besides, Yuna is a famous actress, and she also has the Smith family behind her.

“If you approach them recklessly, you wouldn’t be able to be much of a help and might even be taken advantage of!” Being careless could sometimes cause more damage.

After listening to her sister’s advice, Hope calmed down and asked, “Then, what can we do to help?”

“Just wait.”

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“Watt?” Hope was confused.

Mala did not elaborate any further as she smiled at Hope in reply. Cedric just stood beside Maia quietly as he watched her, anticipating her next movement.

Maia’s glance went back to the lot inside the restaurant.

Aiken approached Victoria and helped her up. “Are you okay?”

When Victoria noticed that it was Aiken, she wanted to reject his help. However, she also did not want to allow Yuna to continue to laugh at her, so decided to accept it.

“Thank you,” Victoria replied. With Aiken’s help, Victoria stood up slowly. As her left knee was in excruciating pain, she could only stand by leaning against Aiken.

“Mr. Cantrell, what is the meaning of this?” Yuna looked at his actions and questioned unhappily.

“Nothing. I was merely just trying to help a pretty girl up. I couldn’t just leave her, could I?” Aiken shook his head and commented.

“Did you not see what she did to me?” Yuna snapped angrily, even though she was the one who had caused Victoria’s fall.

Aiken just gave her his usual charming smile. He did not expose the fact that he had seen what had happened. Instead he just said, “I’m going to be involved in your squabble, but I can’t just ignore the fact that someone has fallen and not help them. It’s just human nature.

“Moreover, I’m sure you know that this is Maya Cove and owned by HL Corporations. If something huge were to happen, we wouldn’t be able to explain ourselves to Mr. Cedric, no? Even though I don’t know you well, we’ve acted in a few dramas together. So, how about you let this go for my sake?”

a situation like this, he would always put on a serious front. Victoria was

pulled her blouse slightly to ask her to stop. Since Aiken had given her a chance to rest her case, she took

stop pressing this issue. However, I don’t understand what you’re thinking. You should pick someone better than

care so much about my life

worried about Vicky. Although she has left the family, she’s

me alone, I’ll

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Victoria and said, “You should give it a rest. Your leg

at him

working with you.” Yuna said before she left.

skills, which was how he was able to survive in the

Yuna had left, Victoria glared at Aiken. “I see

Aiken immediately extended

it a rest, Vicky. If it weren’t for me, you would’ve been in more trouble! How could you mock me after I’ve helped you? Is

Won’t Be

feeling angry and embarrassed. After hearing what Alken

as she steadied herself

next to her.

left that family in the first place.” She turned around and walked

retreating back as his head was filled with

Victoria’s frail frame had looked powerful to him. He immediately ran up

to act tough. I’m sorry if I’ve offended you. Since I’m already involve in this incident, I might as well just send you to the hospital. You have a set of beautiful legs,

say something so mean? Put me

Victoria continued to bicker, Yuna left the restaurant as if nothing had happened. The minute she walked out of the place, she saw Maia. As they

quietly retreated to a conner as he continued to

would do

compared to Ms. Maia. Even though she did not manage

concern.

I believe that Maia

Ms. Maia will be fine on her own?”

even handle Yuna,

boss’s confident outlook. He nodded and went back to standing by Cedric and shifted his focus on what was going on in front of

restaurant.

to marry into the Smith

Smith family even if she had chosen to leave. It was evident that Yuna had quite a high status within

quite a

sarcastic while she continued to smile brightly

commanded a high position in this industry. Moreover, she was

powerful, and she has always been on top. Unlike some, who thought they had become a phoenix, yet ended up being

she was referring to was obviously Maia, Maia just smiled without allowing Yuna’s words to get to her, “The public always forgets that the phoenix will always be a phoenix, even

the public were laughing at her divorce with Cedric, they had not forgotten that she was Rosa’s daughter and the owner of Starlight Entertainment. Just this fact was already sufficient to make Maia better than

to react, Maia walked closer to Yuna and said in her ear, “Vicky took her revenge on you today. If you ever try to pull another stunt like that, I’m sure Cedric

do you mean? How is

tell you? How would you explain Vicky being able to come back to Prismara to set up her

their evening gowns. You think the Smiths didn’t know about this? Why do you think they just left her to

she had left

smiled and asked, “Remind me again how you got to where

words, Maia was doubting Yuna’s intelligence. How did she manage to get married into the Smith family and secure her position

trying to tell me?”

they could’ve used her as a

Vicky was able to leave the Smith family unharmed and even started her own business in the same city. That’s because there was another power

lifted her hand and placed it on one

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I’ll Wait For

deliberately manipulate Yuna into thinking that the

support behind Victoria and the reason behind the Smiths leaving Victoria alone.

and unclenching her fists as she boiled over with rage.

Maia noticed her reaction, she knew that she had achieved her purpose.

grabbed Yuna’s arm and beckoned Yuna to follow

the corridor, Maia stopped in her tracks. “Turn around and take

and immediately met Cedric’s eyes. Yuna’s face paled as she was stunned to see

our companies have worked together a few times, and seeing that

married into it. It’s far more complicated than you think, especially when

leaving Yuna rooted to the spot in fear.

it was his turn to take over. He instructed Baz to

got into the elevator, he texted Maia that he was waiting for her on

floor.

her phone and read the message. Instead of ignoring

later, Maia received a kiss emoji from Cedric. She was surprised for a while

asked as she

a

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called her seconds ago, she said that Aiken sent

“Let’s go

check on her.”

If Vicky saw this, she would be so happy that she could finish three rounds of pizzas!” Hope hugged her sister’s

agree with you. If I had approached them just now, I wouldn’t

when we see her. Her injury was so bad that she couldn’t even stand up. Vicky needs to be

Vicky hadn’t chosen to attack Yuna, we would’ve been able to create an issue out of this and make sure her reputation in this industry would be

getting into a fight. It’s difficult to clearly tell who’s right or wrong. I’m not saying that it was wrong for Vicky to want revenge, but it

lunged toward Rita, trying to make her pay for her sins with her life. Look how that

be reckless. From that day on, she would always make sure that she had a 80-90% chance of winning before acting

earnestly as she listened attentively to Maia’s

hospital, they found out that Victoria had to be hospitalized for at least 2 days, even though her injuries were not too serious.

to Victoria’s room, they could

medical fees and carried you back to your room after the doctor inspected your injuries.

were the one who volunteered. I didn’t ask anything of you! Besides, I’m not even

really are ungrateful! How are

belongs to Cedric. I suggest that

unreasonable!” Aiken yelled

me what I should do about the relationship with my family! You think you’re being helpful,

I was any weaker than I am now, I would’ve been a pawn in an arranged marriage for the Smith family to

Missing You

saying, “You guys don’t know the whole story. Everyone thinks it’s my fault, but deep down, I wanted to feel

were wrong. It wasn’t her choice to leave the Smith family, it was them who forced her

doorway, overhearing the conversation. Hope whispered,

her head. “He doesn’t like me, it’s

knocked on the door and, along

upon seeing them, smiling.

quickly approached her. “Vicky, I have good

“What good news?”

woman got scared half to death and won’t dare to trouble you again,” Hope said with a

then turned to Maia. “Thank you,

leg okay?” Maia asked, looking at Victoria’s

didn’t expect to run into Yuna. Even after leaving the Smith family, she still chases after me,” Victoria sighed. “Back home, she was known for causing trouble. My big

Yuna entered the picture. She acted like a caring sister–in–law, but she targeted me at every turn. I’m not one to back down, so I fought back.

save you. Could you imagine if Aiken didn’t act and Yuna teamed up with her people to bully you?” Hope said it earnestly, also speaking up

down. Maia chuckled and continued Hope’s statement, Aiken rushed in so quickly. Hope and I were at the restaurant’s entrance, we

IT

We thought you two had planned to

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their banter, bringing a light–hearted tone to the previously tense

fault. Please forgive me, tigress. Also, I did save you, right?” Aiken attempted to diffuse the situation.

dare call me a tigress again, I’ll

shielded himself with his hands and jokingly cried, “Mercy,

on, you’ll call

expression appeared on Aiken’s face. “You

“Why not?”

stealer‘ sounds better.”

are you asking

of them began bantering back and

vibrated again. It was a message from Cedric.

are you, Maia?!”

he urging her to get to the twelfth floor quickly? Maia replied, “Mind your own

Maia recognized the number all too well. Was this guy switching from

before answering.

“Maia.”

sexy voice echoed from the other end of the phone. Indeed, calls and

been waiting for you.”

who was already a bit confused, became

can you speak properly?”

miss

“speaking properly“? However, his words

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she finally processed it, she responded, “Then keep

you, so I can’t wait any longer.”

appeared before her, making the words from the phone’s speaker more tangible. She looked up, and their

did you get

come?” He looked at her calmly, smiling

gently lifted her chin with his hand, using his fingertips to

got too impatient waiting, so I came

door opened, and Hope’s voice said, “Sis, is your call done? Let Vicky rest for a while. We’ll head back to

she saw the scene in front of her and instantly froze on the spot.

speak seemed inappropriate, leaving seemed inappropriate.

stand there.

quickly waved away Cedric’s hand and whispered, “Can you be

and the smile on his lips deepened. “Maia, can

quickly glared at

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Right,

he laughed and relented. “You’re

reason. Similarly, surrendering for the sake of one’s beloved also lacks

what happened?” Aiken’s voice came from inside, and he walked

Cedric, Aiken’s lips involuntarily twitched.

back to

group walked towards the

Maya Cove Hospital to the resort. Aiken would step

Aiken tried to talk to Maia, Cedric would pull her to his side and then stare at him with his terrifying gaze.

you save some energy? It’s

cooperated on more than one

and my sister can see it too. But you mistake admiration for love, thinking you

go. Can’t you see that Cedric likes my sister? And my sister

do you sound

unhappy, what’s the point of liking them? If you like someone who doesn’t like you back, you shouldn’t cling to them. Let them be happy and free, right? And do you

into silence, running his hand through his messy hair. He looked at Cedric and Maia walking side

Maia’s attention. Maia

who would cling to trivial matters. If

he would understand.

reached out and tugged at his sleeve, calling out

“Hmm?”

talk to Aiken about something.”

“No.”

“Why?”

rival.” This reason was straightforward and crude.

“Then you must be prepared. Aiken’s contract is about to expire, and he has good commercial value. So Starlight Entertainment will sign him, and he’ll

can’t contain

Maia was speechless.

Make things clear.” Cedric tucked her slightly

her ear.

you know what I wanted to talk

I know.” Cedric’s hand moved down, gently pointing at her chest with his

slightly, and she turned to walk towards the silent Aiken.

with me.”

Maia walking toward the beach on one side, he followed. Hope was extremely surprised.

stop Maia and Aiken

to stop them.”

was shocked. She made a sour expression

say something,

at Maia and said, “Hope was right. Liking someone isn’t

let go first. Later, I thought and thought… the more I thought, the angrier I got.

was for you even then. Later, he risked his life for you. I felt

understand.”

no longer mischievous. Instead, he looked at Maia with a solemn and earnest

always understand things right away. I will stop pursuing you, Maia. Firstly, I’m

most compatible with Cedric. I’m here to apologize

Maia was stunned. “Apologize for what?”

good way. Later, Nigel proposed blaming Cedric for the two male stars who claimed you took advantage of

always upright and honest.

he…” Maia lowered her gaze. “I hope he can let go.”

“If Cedric doesn’t treat you well, Maia, you must tell me! I’ll help you teach him

figured it out. But you figured it out

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I Believe

smiled awkwardly. He has acted in numerous works and is considered a star in the entertainment Industry, having won the Best

age.

who would have thought that such a seasoned

much experience with love. Many people confessed to me in school, but you know my dad’s temperament. If I dated and it affected my studies,

that time. I started filming during university, and balancing my studies and career made it even more impossible to have a love life. Later, when my

your first

smiled awkwardly again. “Maia, you’re right. My feelings for you are more like admiration. I admire you, so I like you the way fans like

today, I immediately thought of saving her. I couldn’t let her be bullied. I wanted to protect her. I was hoping she

reason for others to criticize her. But

don’t know what love is. I experienced various kinds of love in shows, but none

angered Vicky time and again.

of love that belongs

me some advice. How do I handle this

Smith’s family caused her is her inner pain. Today, you opened her old wound, so

emotional scars, too, but she seemed to have forgotten

for a few seconds, then said, “Maia, are you suggesting I use

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I Believe Because

smiled awkwardly. He has acted in numerous works and is considered a star in the entertainment industry, having won the Best Actor award at a

that such a seasoned

acted in many love stories, it is quite different in reality. I haven’t had much experience with love. Many people confessed to me in school, but you know my dad’s temperament. If I

I started filming during university, and balancing my studies and career made it even more impossible to have a love life. Later, when my career was thriving, the company

your first love.”

like you the way fans like their idols. When you succeed, I’m

her be bullied. I wanted to protect

others to criticize her. But I didn’t expect

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don’t know what love is. I experienced various kinds of love

love, he mistook admiration for it. Because he didn’t understand love, he angered Vicky time and again. Because he didn’t understand love, he now felt at a

“There will definitely be a kind of love that belongs

me some advice. How do I handle this