Chapter 267

lan’s gaze wasn’t indifferent anymore; it was like a raging fire burning in his eyes.

But he’s “lan“, stronger than most in terms of self–control and patience.

So, he just kept staring at the computer screen, trying to shoo away those inappropriate thoughts.

After all, she was already another man’s wife.

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Maja’s been on the phone with the hospital many times, but they keep saying it’s alcohol poisoning.

The cops have started poking around, but since the surveillance equipment got wrecked, they’ve warned Wyatt’s family to brace for the worst.

Yet, Maja’s got this hunch.

Wyatt’s death was about what he was trying to tell her.

First thing, she went to see Wyatt’s wife. Wyatt was a serious dude, but he always had a good thing going with his wife; family was important to him.

Maja’s met her before, but ever since Wyatt cut ties with her, things between them got awkward.

Wyatt’s wife was still bawling her eyes out in the hallway.

to know, did Wyatt

she seemed to have aged a lot in just a few

been pretty predictable over the years; ever since he was diagnosed with high blood pressure and gout, he quit drinking. I

rolling down, “He didn’t go anywhere else; he’s always been working at the company. He came home tonight all jittery, then left. This was the

have thought it would be

sobbed, leaning on a

all twitchy and must have thought things over before texting her.

find at the

help but think of Cristina and Glenn Pennyfeather. With their dad gone, who knows what kind

and proper, but he was dark on the inside and

Maja showed up at the Pennyfeather

since she grew up

desk and

all neat, only a cup he always had with him on the desk, nothing else.

cup; Wyatt’s had it for years and

home last night, this cup should have

out, he forgot the

also checked the surveillance room and wanted to

she didn’t notice someone

door and locked it, then slowly walked up behind Maja and wrapped his arms around her waist.

company without telling me; I could’ve shown you around.”

and quickly pushed him away.

his hand and

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