Phelps glanced at her, his expression shifting from surprise to concern within a few silent seconds.
"Maja?"
"It's me, it's really me!"
Maja was so overwhelmed with emotion, she hardly knew how to react. She was aware of her own disheveled state, but there was no time for lengthy explanations.
"Dr. Herrington, what on earth brings you here?"
"The gentleman's quite esteemed, part of the North American elite. I once served as a personal physician for the Sanders family, had the honor of making their acquaintance. So whenever I'm in North America, I drop by for a wellness check."
"Dr. Herrington, do you mean to say you'll be returning to North America?"
"Yes."
"Take me with you, please. I need to find Ian."
"You'll have to wait half an hour."
"Okay."
Maja's heart finally settled. Starved, frantic, her mind can't process much else.
She sat quietly on the couch, watching as Phelps guided the old man into another room for the check-up.
But the moment the door closed, the old man’s kindly facade vanished, replaced by a mischievous glance at Phelps.
Phelps, stoic as ever, went about his examination, his tone detached.
"I'll take her with me when I leave, and you’re coming too."
"What exactly are you plotting?"
"Give someone the greatest hope, then dash it completely, and she'll become compliant. I noticed her unusual obedience these past few days."
Clever girl, thought the old man with a shake of his head and a tone laced with sarcasm. "Poor thing, picking the wrong person to cross."
Phelps didn't dignify that with a response, simply finished up the routine check and grabbed his medical kit.
Maja followed him closely, like a traveler in the desert stumbling upon an oasis.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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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....
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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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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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