Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1012

Maria watched as the doctor, with a surprisingly deft hand, started to administer an IV to Maja, allowing her to breathe a sigh of relief.

The young doctor continued to speak.

“Has she been overly stressed lately? Make sure she eats well, and her stomach condition can't be neglected any longer. It needs to be taken care of.”

His fingers gently brushed the sweat from Maja's forehead, lingering there momentarily.

“She should be fever-free in about an hour. Have the kitchen prepare something stomach-friendly for her. She hasn't eaten in two days.”

Maria felt a bit perplexed, thinking the doctor's demeanor was unusually intimate, but upon closer inspection, she couldn't find anything amiss.

She pointed to the security camera in the hallway.

“Doctor, since this is your first time here, be aware that we have surveillance cameras. It's monitored 24/7.”

What she implied was that if he tried to pull anything on Maja while she was gone, he wouldn't be leaving Rosewood Manor tonight.

The doctor chuckled.

“I won't ruin a friend's reputation.”

Maria found his voice incredibly soothing and gentle. With a bit of worry still lingering, she headed downstairs.

She usually preferred to make the soup for Maja personally but decided to leave two maids outside Maja's room for safety.

“If this new doctor tries anything, shout. I'll send the security guys up.”

Everyone at Rosewood Manor was loyal to Maja, having been employed by Holden. They were all very thorough and caring.

The maids nodded and quickly headed upstairs.

The young doctor sat by Maja's bedside, silently watching her.

He wanted to brush the hair from her face several times but feared it would cross a boundary and make her uncomfortable.

She had someone she liked now and had made up her mind. He was the one who had missed their appointment. It was all his fault, so he shouldn't disturb her anymore.

But the other side of him was rebellious and hard to control. If he wasn't careful, he might hurt her.

He couldn't risk destroying the happiness she had fought so hard for, and he had to watch over her.

An hour later, Maja woke up.

Relieved at the sight of her familiar ceiling, she turned her head to find a familiar voice nearby. “Awake?”

Maja stiffened, struggling to sit up in disbelief. Patric, what was he doing here?

She opened her mouth to shout, but he swiftly covered it with his hand.

With the chip in his hands, Eric looked at her weakened condition, a pang of sadness crossing his eyes.

“You and Ian?”

Upon hearing him say these words, Maja's eyes hardened, staring at him warily.

Blood from Eric's finger splattered on the notebook as he laughed lightly. “Take care, I'm leaving now.”

Maja didn't look at him, knowing her current weak state and his ability to infiltrate Rosewood Manor meant he was quite capable.

If she continued to provoke him, she didn't know what would happen to her.

Eric stood up, looking at her thin face, and the fists clenched under the blanket, knowing she must be hurting.

“Maja, there are things I can't tell you. If you and Ian truly love each other, you will end up together. I wish you well with all that I have.”

Maja covered her ears, clearly refusing to listen any further.

Eric's hand hovered over her head, wanting to comfort her like he used to.

But he knew she didn't need it anymore.

With a bitter smile, he left.