Chapter 399

Maia held the hem of her dress up and cast Richard a sidelong glance. "I thought you understood that our relationship was strictly physical. Besides, I told you that we're strangers if we meet outside. Why did you trouble yourself to come here, confronting me like this?"

With that, she tried to leave, but Richard pulled her back by the arm. "Mai, can you not marry Cedrick Mason?"

He held her close and propped his chin against her shoulder. The wedding dress had far too many layers for the hug to feel real to him, but he had to try his luck. He had to pour out his feelings on that single question.

Maia struggled against his embrace but was concerned that she would wrinkle her dress. Thus, she took a deep breath before whispering gently, "Cedrick and I were supposed to get married four years ago. Richard, if you truly love me, let me go."

"Miss, someone is coming..." reminded the servant.

Maia anxiously tried to shove Richard away, but he could not bear to let her go.

He dipped his