Ian scooped Maja into his arms, while Omar hopped into the driver's seat and drove off.
If he hadn't caught a glimpse of the glinting muzzle in his rearview mirror, he wouldn't have reacted in time. Maja had been targeted, and bringing her to Ian was the safest option.
Maja, cradled in his arms, sobered quickly from the sense of weightlessness. A quick glance upward revealed a familiar jawline, and she skipped a beat.
"Put me down."
Ian's face still bore the mark of a slap, and he gently set her on her feet.
As she tried to walk away, he blocked her path.
"Someone just tried to kill you."
Her steps faltered, and she found it amusing.
She stared at him, a mixture of mockery and even sarcasm in her eyes. "Do you know who tried to kill me?"
Ian remained silent, and she stepped closer.
"Must be your girlfriend. What you did in the private room tonight, it generated her intent to kill me. The stab wound on Zoey's abdomen, probably her doing. Now that Mr. Raymond has brought me into Greenfield Gardens, I guess her revenge will come even sooner."
Maja studied his face carefully, sighing in the end.
"Ian, we're not a good match. I can't handle your temper, and you can't handle mine. Since you've decided to give it a shot with Judith, you should provide her with more security, so she doesn't feel the need to take it out on me."
"Maja."
At the mention of her name, Maja's eyes filled with cold determination.
"Also, we're only business partners now. You can call me Ms. Pennyfeather, if you prefer. Ian, let's keep our dignity intact. There's no need for this to get ugly."
Ian watched as she continued to walk away and quickly followed.
"Maja, I know I messed up this time, but you're also keeping things from me. I only got together with Judith to make you jealous."
"Enough!"
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
When will get update?...
What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
Is everything alright with writer?...
Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Is author ok...
Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
Is author playing with our emotions?...
Why are there no updates yet, Author. We've all been waitibg for quite a while now. Please, update soon, Author. Thanks....
Author, my thoughts on the book. When are You going to write on Cornelia and Omar Casson's romance? You made no mention, describing in detail how Maja and Uan's white wedding ceremony went. Also, you didn't write on Carol's baby delivery. What about Tyler's romance. Is there closure on Phelps Herrington being truly certified dead, so also his twin brother? Dylan's research institute "little girl", what became of her and Dylan's romance? Beck's blind dates, what were the results, is he married now, so also Dylan to his "little girl"? Why hasn't Ian's father- Steven come forward to meet Maja's parents as the in-laws meeting each other especially with his supposed past with Lillian; Maja's mother. I hope I won't remain curious for too long on the aforementioned issues, Author. Thanks for doing a good job on Zoey and Fitch's romance, though. Kudos....