Chapter 1289

tan had meant to wrap his arms around her waist, but seeing her retreat so suddenly, almost knocking over the potted fern nearly caused him to pause

“Maja

He called out, taking large strides to check on her

Maja curled into herself, her mind in turmoil.

She fumbled to rise from the floor

“lan, I need to rest. My head hurts

Her fingertips brushed against the wall. Not waiting for lan’s response, she moved away.

lan rushed to follow, but as Maja reached the corridor, she heard a woman’s voice

“Has Mr. Raymond been home today? I’ve visited several times recently and he hasn’t met with me. My belongings are still at Greenfield Gardens “

Footsteps echoed from outside, growing steadily closer

Recognizing the similar features, she instantly knew this was the woman lan had

the direction of the approaching footsteps, not saying a word, and tried to move away

an eyebrow So,

of triumph washed over her Surely no sane man would choose a

can I help you? I’m familiar with this place

Maja could respond, her arm was being guided. She frowned in discomfort

thank you.

help, especially not from a stranger

could smell the woman’s scent, a scent

Patric had mentioned about a woman who’d been close to lan during her absence, Maja felt a pang

heart dropped when he saw Jolin. He had completely forgotten

that she was heading to Crystalbrook Valley to visit her family and wouldn’t be around for a week. He had agreed, assuming

now, she was here meeting Maja face–to–face.

guilty, lan moved quickly to

let me take you to your room to rest. This is the new housekeeper at Greenfield Gardens.

in disbelief She might resemble this woman, but she was younger. Surely fan wasn’t so desperate to be with

Maja to her room, Jolin was waiting

she linked her arm

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