Chapter 579 Chapter 579: From a distance, Chris paused. He’d witnessed this scene countless times, yet today, it filled him with a rare sense of contentment and warmth. Maia had never needed anyone’s approval, nor had she clung to anyone for support. She stood on her own, steady and resilient.
Chapter 578 Chapter 578: Where could she have gone? While he stood there, his phone buzzed. A new message from Maia appeared: “I’ll be waiting by the fountain outside the outpatient building p> Although her message sounded casual, Chris noticed a hint of caution, as though she was intentionally keeping
Chapter 577 Chapter 577: As she watched Maia’s nervous reaction, Elvira’s interest only grew. “Come on, you have to tell me! Who is this mystery man? Don’t tell me he’s just another admirer p> Maia let out a long breath and answered honestly, “I don’t know who he is, really
Chapter 576 Chapter 576: With her arms crossed and a sharp edge in her tone, Elvira gave Maia a look full of disapproval. “Maia, did you forget everything I warned you about? I told you to stay away from guys like him — he’s not the type to take seriously!
Chapter 575 Chapter 575: Their dynamic had shifted slightly since last night — warmer, more natural — but Maia hadn’t allowed herself to fully lean into the idea of being Chris’ wife. Even so, she had no problem wearing the title when it suited her goals. If Chris followed her
Chapter 574 Chapter 574: Chris didn’t respond right away. After a beat, he lifted his gaze, eyes crinkling with a smirk of exaggerated defeat. “How about we stop competing over who had the worse past? Just once, let’s compare something that doesn’t involve near-death or a rap sheet p> His
Chapter 573 Chapter 573: He hadn’t told her everything. Yes, some pieces of his past felt distant and cloudy. But Maia had never faded. Through it all, her presence in his mind had stayed sharp. A flicker of emotion passed through his gaze before he shifted the mood with a
Chapter 572 Chapter 572: Maia’s heart ached. “So that’s how your life ended up like this p> To keep himself alive, he’d turned into the reckless playboy everyone gossiped about — the man who drowned his pain in parties, fights, and chaos. The further he fell, the safer he was.
Chapter 571 Chapter 571: Curiosity sharpened in Maia’s eyes. “Then tell me — what exactly caused it? Was it from an accident, or something more serious p> Instead of answering immediately, Chris sank deeper into the couch, eyes drifting upward, as if the ceiling could somehow take him back. “A
Chapter 570 Chapter 570: If all of this was just a dream, she didn’t care — she’d gladly stay in it a while longer. As the kiss faded into silence, Chris cupped Maia’s cheeks and leaned in, resting his forehead against hers, their breaths tangled in the space between them.
Chapter 569 Chapter 569: “So many stars… When did you manage to fold all these?” Maia asked, wide-eyed with wonder as she glanced at Chris, whose face beamed with pride. “It must’ve taken ages to finish them p> Chris let out a soft laugh, moved in a little, and angled
Chapter 568 Chapter 568: That last pose from Maia and Chris’ dance hung in the photo like time had hit pause. Maia’s expression still carried a trace of wonder. When she looked back, she caught Chris smiling softly — there was something steady and inviting about it, like he was
Chapter 567 Chapter 567: The sofa had been pushed aside, clearing a wide space in the middle. The floor shone, spotless and bright under the glow. Golden strands hung from the ceiling, dotted with tiny stars, like a galaxy floating just above her head. Maia’s heart skipped a beat. Before
Chapter 566 Chapter 566: Maia dug into her bag, her fingers gently tapping the screen, the light casting a soft glow on her fragile face. Like being pulled by an invisible hand, she started scrolling through missed calls and messages, holding onto a tiny spark of hope. Maybe Chris’ birthday
Chapter 565 Chapter 565: He hugged her a little tighter and nodded, then took his seat at the table again, his thoughts drifting to the past. “Mom and Dad were the kindest people you could ever meet. Whenever anyone in the neighborhood was struggling, they’d come to our house, and
Chapter 564 Chapter 564: After all, he believed that Maia’s boyfriend was Melanie’s dad, Hurst! Hurst was way older than Maia — nothing like what Kathie probably expected. This kind of situation might be hard for Kathie to accept at first. But Ethan saw it another way. He’d read somewhere
Chapter 563 Chapter 563: As more insiders from the party kept spilling the tea, the whole Morgan family drama unfolded online, attracting loads of mocking comments. “Rosanna was never a good person. I saw it from day one. Remember how many fans she lost back then? She always stirred up
Chapter 562 Chapter 562: They spoke together. “Maia, happy birthday p> Maia felt her heart soften right away. She moved closer to hug them, whispering, “Sorry I’m late p> “You’re not late at all. Maia, you’re never late,” Kathie said with a warm smile, taking Maia’s hand and guiding her
Chapter 561 Chapter 561: “Same here. Looking back, it all makes sense. Remember how Maia ignored the Crimson Heart Claudius gave her? Why would she bother stealing some plain jewel p> “That’s exactly how it was p> With everyone joining the attack, Rosanna’s behavior tonight completely tore apart her reputation.
Chapter 560 Chapter 560: So she added, “Maia didn’t force me, but she slipped something into my drink and let Mr. Nelson p> Claudius, who had been leaning against the doorframe watching the chaos unfold, suddenly straightened up and said sharply, “Rosanna, you’re blaming Maia for drugging you? Have you