After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 133

hapter 133 Her Moments to Be Free

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When she heard that, Maia’s brow twitched slightly, a flicker of hesitation surfacing in her heart.

Caroline noticed her silence and gently added, “If you’re willing, how about helping me with the food deliveries? And don’t go home tonight. Just stay at my place.”

She had been planning to open a shop soon, but there was still a ton of prep work to do, and she was too busy to keep delivering meals.

Even after the shop opened, she’d need someone she could count on. And Maia–well, Maia would be perfect.

Maia thought it over for a long time before finally nodding in agreement.

For years, she had felt like her life was suffocating–trapped, small, and hopeless. But she’d never found a way to escape that house.

Maybe this was her moment. Maybe it was time to follow Caroline’s lead and start living life on her own

terms.

As Caroline drove the scooter with Maia riding behind her, she explained everything she needed to know about food delivery.

By the time they reached the Galaxy Bay Residences, she had finished talking.

The sky had already been swallowed by night, and the neighborhood was aglow with neon lights, sparkling like stars.

“Wow! This place is beautiful,” Maia said in awe.

Waterford Gardens had already seemed like a fancy neighborhood, but this place? This place felt even more upscale.

Caroline just smiled without saying a word. When she first moved in, she’d thought the same.

If Blake hadn’t given her a helping hand when she’d hit rock bottom, she would’ve never been able to afford a place like this.

Once inside, Caroline headed straight for the kitchen to warm up the leftovers.

Meanwhile, Maia wandered through the apartment from the living room to the bedrooms, quietly taking everything in.

When Caroline came out carrying the dishes, Maia looked at her with wide eyes and asked, “This whole place … you live here all by yourself?”

On the way over, Caroline had mentioned renting a place alone and doing deliveries. Maia had assumed it was a small studio–maybe 300 square feet tops. But this? This was huge, and the decor looked high–end.

Caroline laughed softly and shook her head. “I used to live alone. But now, it’s you and me.”

Once all the food was on the table, the two of them sat down to eat.

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Chapter 133 Her Moments to Be Free

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She set her spoon down and pulled out her phone. The name flashing on the screen made her face drop and her eyes fill with dread.

Caroline caught her expression. “Your mom?”

Maia gave a tiny nod, lips pressed tightly together.

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