Chapter 28 You Don’t Want Me to Die, Right?

It was the first time she saw him like this.

“Cedric…” she called out his name, tears welling up..

He was always like this, giving her hope when she was about to give up. This time, however, she would not fall for it.

Seeing her in such distress, Cedric cursed and quickly pulled her into his chest. He covered her mouth and nose with a damp towel.

“Are you alright?”

Clutching his jacket, she shook her head and wept despite herself. He looked conflicted when he saw how helpless she was.

Cedric asked in a calm voice, “Are you hurt?”

She shook her head.

“Can you walk?”

They had to leave before the fire reached the west end. Even though her legs were weak, Maia managed to get to her feet with his help.

“I can,” she said softly. Perhaps she had become much braver and calmer due to his presence.

“Follow me.” Grabbing her hand, he covered his nose and mouth and led her toward the stairs.

on the west side.

The fire destroyed the townhouse’s east side and quickly spread to the west. The exit was completely engulfed in flames. They had to go through the living room and out a shattered window to get out.

However, the flames entrapped them while smoke swirled around the first floor.

Suddenly, Cedric stopped and held his arm around her protectively. “Are you scared?”

They only had one chance. If they couldn’t make it through this time, the raging fire would trap them for good.

rush over after you found out I was

fire?”

at her

her lips and said, “If you don’t answer me

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He answered, “Yes.”

me to

“I don’t.”

would have been overjoyed with

wanted, she felt nothing. Rekindling her love for him was like lighting a candle with no wick. Once it was gone,

coldly, looking toward the area that had not caught fire. He did not answer her question, but Maia knew he did not trust her. Even in

true feelings, she smiled and spoke calmly. “Cedric, thank you

troublemaker like you isn’t going to die that

nearly falling from the ceiling from the

As you say, a troublemaker isn’t

to give you

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29 I Hate You,

make you regret it for

said as he

through the

kept pace with him and hurried into the living room. The fire was

caused the chandelier to shatter and fall as they crossed the living

let go of his hand and shoved him away with all her strength. The

instant, the fire surged. Shoved out of the window, Cedric

madman. Cedric tried to charge back inside, but Baz

“Don’t do it, sir!”

her! It’s too

higher, forcing Maia to back off and leaving her no chance to escape. Through the fire, she

murmured, “I hate

both the most devastating and lovely thing she

I’ll be gone from your life

two forever. There were several more loud crashes as the beam fell, and Cedric could no longer

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