Just as she opened the restroom door and went out, she unexpectedly bumped into someone. “Ow!” The crash was so painful she drew a sharp breath. She was about to rub her forehead, but he moved quicker than her. “Did I hurt you?” He rubbed her forehead lightly and asked softly. She raised her head and looked at him. Nodding her head, she asked, “What are you doing up here? Weren’t you waiting for me in the underground parking lot?”“It was torture to just wait.” She smiled. “Since when did you lose your cool so easily, Cedric? It was just a few extra minutes.” “I can’t keep my cool because I can’t wait to see you.”“You keep saying sweet to me these days, Cedric. Where did you learn to do that?” Maia squinted, “Do you have some past relationships I don’t know about?”“Past relationships?”She nodded, “Yeap. I myself didn’t have many. I think you know that. On the other hand, I’m not so sure about you…”“You’ve been with me for eleven years. Don’t you think you’d know if I h
“Maia, do you want more? Let me love you.” Maia wanted to surrender but she had no more strength left in her. How many times was this? She lost count as her mind was in a blurry state by now.Cedric was the one who had carried her into the bathroom and cleaned her. However, they also did it once in the bathroom. Maia could endure no more as she told him that she was hungry after she had changed into a pair of clean pajamas. “I’m hungry and I need food!” Maia repeated as her face turned red. At the same time, her stomach growled. “I want to go downstairs and get something to eat.”“Alright.”“But I can’t get up.”“I know. You’re too fragile,” he said, before carrying her in his embrace. “No, I’m not. This is all your fault!” Maia complained softly. “Are you sure about that? I remember someone was just lying weakly in my arms a while ago.” He gave her a cheeky grin.Maia quickly placed her hands over his mouth as she glared at him. “Cedric, stop it!” The conversation was ta
Cedric’s eyes were dull with agony. Moments later, he gently whispered to himself, “Maia, I will never let you down.” It was worth it for him to exchange his life for hers. …Back at Starlight Entertainment, Maia’s nosebleeds were getting more and more serious. Besides that, she was feeling nauseous often too. Although Maia felt afraid and helpless, she had no choice but to put up a brave front. The method Buck taught her to stop the bleeding was useless now as she tried to staunch the bleeding with tissues. Just then, Buck entered her office. He was shocked to see Maia having a nosebleed again. “Ms. Maia, are you okay? There’s too much blood!” He immediately approached her to try to help stop the bleeding, but nothing worked. “Ms. Maia, what is wrong with your body? I can’t let this go on. I need to inform Mr. Cedric!” Maia instantly stopped him, “Don’t!” “Let’s wait for the report to come out,” Maia insisted. “Even if you tell him, he wouldn’t be able to do anything anyw
“Maia, tell me. What’s wrong with you?” Rebecca kept asking over the phone. She needed to know what was happening to Maia’s body. “I think I’m dying. I need to know the truth. I have the right to know, don’t I?” Maia added weakly as the hand covering her nose started to lose its strength as well. Rebecca realized that the situation was dire. Instead of choosing to continue to lie to her, she told Maia the truth. “The antidote that we gave you was fake. The real cure to the drug is in Lauren’s hands. Cedric struck a deal with her in exchange of it.” “Wh-What do you mean? What did Cedric agree to?” Maia did not expect that the Fox family would be involved with with this.“The cure for the drug in exchange for himself.” That idiot! She could not let him do this! Just as Maia was about to voice her disagreement, she felt a sick sensation and instantly the phone slid out of her hand and with a thud, Maia fell to the ground. Rebecca heard the commotion on the other side as she sh
3“Maia.” Cedric kept whispering her name over and over. He was getting more and more nervous as time went by. Cedric held her tightly as he felt like she would slip away from him at any moment. This time, he would protect her. He would make sure that she can live well. “Don’t worry, I’m here.” He comforted her and gave her a kiss on the lips. Moments later, Baz came running into the room. “Mr. Cedric, Dr. Rebecca is here.” “Cedric, lay her down. I’ll take a look.” Rebecca instructed briskly as she walked in. He nodded and moved Maia gently. He placed her down on the bed and held her hand tightly in his. Nothing else mattered to him except Maia. While Rebecca was checking Maia, the sound of a helicopter landing sounded throughout the place. Baz reported to Cedric in a solemn voice, “Mr. Cedric, Lauren is here.”Cedric sneered coldly, she sure came fast. It seemed like she could not wait to invite him over for their meeting. Before Cedric left to meet with Lauren, he whisper
She shook her head as tears continued to stream down her face. Maia turned toward Baz and instructed, “Baz, give the antidote back to them! This deal is over!” Baz could not help but tear up at the scene. He glanced at Cedric. Baz knew that Cedric would not allow him to do this. The next moment, Jimmy’s voice came through the helicopter’s intercom, “Mr. Cedric, Ms. Lauren’s patience is wearing thin. We’ve given you the antidote, yet you’re just trying to stall for time.”Cedric hugged Maia tightly as he looked at Rebecca, who had followed Maia and was standing nearby. “I haven’t checked if the antidote is genuine or not.” Rebecca took the suitcase and opened it to show him. She took one of the vials inside and did a simple test. After that, Rebecca nodded at Cedric, “They’re genuine.”Just as Rebecca finished, the helicopter was starting to take off. With determination, Cedric ordered, “Take her away!” “No! No!” Maia’s grip on Cedric tightened as a few housekeepers came towar
Maia curled up, tightly hugging her legs and burying her face in her knees."Maia, the poison in your body has been neutralized, but your body is still very weak. You must take good care of yourself."She nodded, but her movements were stiff. Rebecca suddenly grasped her wrist, wanting to give her some strength, but her pulse made her expression change slightly.At that moment, they heard a conversation outside."Mr. Baz, what are you holding in your hand?""This is... Ms. Maia's medical examination report.""Medical examination report?" Buck was puzzled."It's the one you arranged for Ms. Maia. Mr. Cedric was worried that Ms. Maia would find out, so he sent me to intercept the report as soon as possible. The report is in hand, but it doesn't mean anything anymore."As a doctor, when Rebecca heard the words "medical examination report," she immediately got up and walked towards the door."Let me see this medical examination report."Baz quickly handed the report to Rebecca.
With these words from Baz, Maia's dim eyes seemed to brighten slightly."What did you say? He... told you to give these to me?""Yes." Baz nodded and placed the stack of documents in front of Maia. "Mr. Cedric specifically instructed that these documents should be given to you as soon as he boarded the helicopter."Maia picked up a document and began to read. When she saw the contents, her complexion instantly changed. She could hear Baz's voice. "These are all Mr. Cedric's, and it's the dowry he bequeathed to you."Everything he owned. He gave her everything. As a dowry. He gave it all to her...Maia's hand holding the document started to tremble. When she lowered her gaze, tears fell onto the paper. The dining room fell silent. Baz placed a handkerchief in front of Maia. "Ms. Maia, Mr. Cedric had this all prepared in advance. He knew you would cry."Maia picked up the black handkerchief, exactly like the one he used, made of silk. She tightly held it, clutching the black ha