Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1162

Maja stood there for a while, her mind buzzing with unease when she returned to her car. Her discomfort stemmed from two sources: her unresolved situation with Ian and the cryptic words from Dylan. Was something about to happen?

She looked up, planning to strike up a conversation with Zoey, but noticed her friend's quiet sobs. Zoey was sprawled over the steering wheel, so engrossed in her misery that she didn't even notice Maja's return.

"Zoey?" Maja called out, finally snapping Zoey out of her daze. She straightened up, her eyes wide and startled. "Hi, Miss Pennyfeather."

"Did your ex-boyfriend bother you again? I thought you had paid him back. Are his family still giving you a hard time?"

"No."

"Then did he send you a wedding invitation? Is he getting married to that woman and it's making you upset?"

"No."

So, what was it then?

Maja considered her close circle of friends, each with their own simple family backgrounds. Zoey came from a single-parent household, her mother barely tolerating her. Then there was Cornelia, an orphan, her parents both long gone, and Wilma, whose parents died even earlier. The only one with a happy family was Carol, the genuine rich girl. As such, Maja couldn't guess what was bothering Zoey.

"Is a business partner giving you trouble?" Maja offered a tissue from the box beside her.

Zoey's hand trembled as she reached for the tissue. "No, Miss Pennyfeather. I just watched a really touching movie."

Zoey had a gentle face, and even in the dim car light, Maja noticed her red eyes. For some reason, Maja felt a pang of sympathy.

She was the president of Star Movie Group, and she had a certain protective instinct towards her close circle. But Star Movie Group was too small to offer much protection.

A sigh escaped her as she massaged her forehead. "Let's go home."

Zoey's hands shook as they clenched the steering wheel, her mind replaying the words of the man who held absolute control over her. He refused to let her speak, pulling her into his games whenever he felt like it. He never stayed the night or sweet-talked her. His lack of verbal abuse was the most grace he ever offered.

When Zoey chose this path, she had to swallow her pride. She wanted to follow Maja out of the car earlier, but he pulled her upstairs.