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?”

unlike his usual easy–going self. When it comes to a situation like this, he would always put on a serious front. Victoria was also slightly surprised by

Since Aiken had given her a chance to rest her case,

what you’re thinking. You should pick someone better than some girl who chose to leave the

so much about my life and decisions.”

added, “I’m just worried about Vicky. Although she has left the family, she’s still

don’t leave me alone, I’ll

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Victoria and said, “You should give it a

just glared at him in annoyance.

to working with you.” Yuna said before

had good diplomacy and people skills, which was how

left, Victoria glared at Aiken. “I

pushed Aiken away from her as she stumbled. Aiken immediately extended his hand to grab her to prevent her from

trouble! How could you mock me after I’ve helped you?

She Won’t

and embarrassed.

Alken away from her as she steadied

next to her.

left that family

retreating back as his head was filled with mixed emotions. At that

powerful to him. He immediately ran

I’m already involve in this incident, I might as well just send you to the hospital. You have a set of beautiful legs, it would be a shame if you ended up limping!”

could you say something so mean? Put me down! Stopped trying to take advantage of mein

to bicker, Yuna left the restaurant as if nothing had happened. The minute she walked out of the place,

quietly retreated to a conner as he continued to observe them. He wanted to see what

would do next.

far more powerful compared to Ms. Maia. Even though she did not manage to fully ridicule Ms. Victoria, Ms. Victoria’s injuries were more severe than hers.” Baz

concern.

reckless. I believe that Maia wouldn’t be

sure Ms. Maia will be

Yuna,

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

restaurant.

to marry into the Smith family. It was obvious that she was not just a

who was also part of the Smith family even if she had chosen to leave. It was evident that Yuna had quite a

was quite a

while she continued to smile brightly

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

been on top. Unlike some, who

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 if she

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 those laughing at

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

you mean? How is Cedric

stared at Yuna’s stunned face. “Didn’t the Smiths tell you? How would you explain Vicky being able

is also growing. Many artists and socialites have approached her to make their evening gowns. You think the Smiths didn’t know about this? Why do you think they just left her to her

she had left

smiled and asked, “Remind me again how you

doubting Yuna’s intelligence. How did she manage to get married into the Smith family and secure her position in the industry?

you trying

only daughter. They wouldn’t let her leave the family when they could’ve used

started her own business in the same city.

placed it on one of Yuna’s shoulders.

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all true. Didn’t your husband tell you about this? It seems like you’re

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315 I’ll Wait

at Yuna with sympathy, Maia’s intention of mentioning this was to deliberately manipulate Yuna into thinking that the Smiths did not trust her. This was her way of

what she heard. She had never thought that Cedric was the support behind Victoria and the reason behind the Smiths leaving Victoria alone.

stood there clenching and unclenching her fists

knew that she

do. Maia grabbed Yuna’s arm and beckoned Yuna to follow her.

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

paled as she was stunned to see him there. She instantly shifted her gaze

cat. “Both our companies have worked

yourself into upper–class society just because you married into it. It’s far more complicated than you think, especially when you’re not

leaving Yuna rooted to the spot in

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

Maia that

floor.

Instead of ignoring it like she used to, she replied

a while as she wondered if Cedric was really the one

asked as she noticed

got a message.

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seconds ago, she said that

“Let’s go

check on her.”

saw this, she would be so happy that she

couldn’t help but agree with you. If I had approached them just now, I wouldn’t be able

do something like this when we see her. Her injury was so bad that she couldn’t even stand up. Vicky needs to be more aware of her own safety the

been able to create an issue out of this and

this had just turned into two of them 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 would’ve been better if she could

speaking from experience. When she had lost her child, she had lunged toward Rita, trying to make her pay for her sins with her life. Look how that had turned

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

nodded earnestly as she listened attentively to Maia’s words.

had to be hospitalized for at least 2 days, even though her injuries were not too serious. The doctor wanted to make sure that there

could

you be so ungrateful? I carried you all the way here, paid for your medical fees and carried you

medical fees? You were the one who volunteered. I didn’t ask

really are ungrateful! How are you even friends

Maia belongs to Cedric. I suggest that you stop daydreaming!”

Aiken yelled

had enough of your nagging I don’t need an outsider telling me what I

ungrateful kid! If I was any weaker than I am now, I would’ve been a pawn in an arranged marriage for the Smith family to continue their

Missing

story. Everyone thinks it’s my fault, but deep down, I wanted to feel like I belonged.

Aiken realized his lectures were wrong. It wasn’t her choice to leave the Smith family, it was

at the doorway, overhearing

shook her head. “He doesn’t like me, it’s just

door and, along with Hope,

her tears upon seeing them, smiling. “What brings

her. “Vicky, I have good news for you.”

“What good news?”

already dealt with Yuna for you. That woman got scared half to death and won’t dare to trouble you again,” Hope said

to Maia.

feeling now? Is your leg okay?”

into Yuna. Even after leaving the Smith family, she still chases after me,”

at every turn. I’m not one to back down, so I fought back. Her embarrassed state back then was quite

Aiken rushed in to save you. Could you imagine if Aiken didn’t act and Yuna teamed up with her people to bully you?” Hope said

statement, Aiken rushed in so quickly. Hope and I were

IT

you two had planned to have

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bringing a light–hearted tone to the previously

all my fault. Please forgive me, tigress. Also, I did save you, right?” Aiken attempted to

dare call me a tigress again, I’ll make you

his hands and jokingly

now on, you’ll call me

Aiken’s face. “You want me to call you ‘heroic

“Why not?”

‘heart stealer‘ sounds better.”

you asking for a beating?”

began bantering back and forth. Maia and Hope shared a

again. It was a

you, Maia?!”

the twelfth floor quickly?

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

before answering.

“Maia.”

from the other end of the phone. Indeed, calls and texts were incomparable. Even the simple words “Maia”

waiting

Maia, who was already a

you speak

miss you.”

properly“?

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she responded,

missing you, so I can’t wait any

making the words from the phone’s speaker more tangible.

How did you get

at her

lifted her chin with his hand, using

got too impatient waiting, so

is your call done? Let Vicky rest for a

of her and instantly froze on the spot. She didn’t know what to

to speak seemed inappropriate, leaving seemed inappropriate. So, she

stand there.

and

on his lips deepened. “Maia, can you stop being so

quickly glared at

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You’re Right, My Love

he laughed and relented. “You’re right.‘

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

inside, and he walked over to Hope.

Cedric, Aiken’s lips involuntarily

back to the

walked towards the elevator, and the atmosphere

Maya Cove Hospital to the resort. Aiken would step in

Aiken tried to talk to Maia, Cedric would pull her to his

some energy? It’s so hot today,

his voice. “After all, we’ve cooperated on

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

And my sister likes him too. It’s useless for you to interfere

you

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 really like my sister? Think about

through his messy hair. He looked at Cedric and Maia walking

Maia’s attention. Maia knew she should talk to

who would cling to

he would understand.

Maia reached out and tugged at his sleeve,

“Hmm?”

to talk to Aiken about something.”

“No.”

“Why?”

This reason

good commercial

can’t contain it.”

Maia was speechless.

ahead and talk to him. Make things clear.” Cedric tucked her slightly messy hair

her ear.

what I

of course, I know.” Cedric’s hand moved down,

turned to walk towards the

with

heard Maia’s words, he paused. Then, seeing Maia walking toward the beach on

Maia and Aiken

to

made

Maia was about to say something, Aiken seized

you want to discuss.” Aiken smiled at Maia and said, “Hope was right. Liking someone isn’t

angry before. After all, it was Cedric who let go first. Later, I thought and thought… the more I thought,

even then. Later, he

understand.”

mischievous. Instead, he looked at

away. I will stop pursuing you, Maia. Firstly, I’m not Cedric’s opponent. I

with Cedric.

was stunned. “Apologize

of a good way. Later, Nigel proposed blaming Cedric for the two male

actor, always upright and honest. This matter was somewhat difficult for him to talk about.

gaze. “I hope he can let

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

not that you can’t compete, it’s that you’ve figured it out. But you

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318 I Believe Because of You

works and is considered a star in the entertainment Industry, having won

age.

would have thought that such a seasoned actor would become

different in reality. I haven’t had much experience with love. Many people confessed to me in school, but you know my dad’s

and career made it even more impossible to have a love life. Later, when my career was

you’re experiencing your

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 their idols. When you succeed, I’m happy for you. When

saw her fall today, I immediately thought of saving her. I couldn’t let her be bullied. I wanted to protect her. I was hoping she would return to the Smith family because I didn’t want her to have a falling out with her

others to criticize her. But I didn’t expect that

I saw her shed tears, I felt highly uneasy. I don’t know what love is. I experienced

didn’t understand 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

definitely be a kind of love that

me some advice. How do

The harm the Smith’s family caused her is her inner pain. Today, you opened her old wound, so in the future, you

to have emotional scars, too, but she seemed to have forgotten about

few seconds, then said, “Maia,

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I Believe Because of

for a few seconds, then 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

have thought that such a seasoned

Many people confessed to me in school, but you know my

time. I started filming during university, and balancing my studies and career made it

experiencing your first love.”

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

her fall today, I immediately thought of saving her. I couldn’t let her be bullied. I wanted to protect her. I was hoping she would return to the Smith family because I didn’t want her to have a falling out

others to criticize her. But I didn’t expect that my good intentions

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highly uneasy. I don’t know what love

Because he didn’t understand love, he angered

smiled. “There will definitely be a kind of love that belongs to you. But… it depends on whether you

advice. How do I handle this