Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1664

When Maja stepped out of the building, she was still fuming. Failing to meet with Zoey and now learning that the victim's family had received compensation, it seemed the matter had been effectively buried by Fitch. With Zoey's own cooperation in not pursuing the case further, Maja, as an outsider, was utterly powerless.

Her expression was sour as she climbed into her car.

Beck, unsure how to offer comfort, thought for a moment before suggesting, "How about we swing by Greenfield Gardens?"

Greenfield Gardens was Ian's villa, currently likely under the care of his assistant Jeff, since Ian was away.

Feeling both exhausted and indignant about how Zoey's situation had been resolved, Maja agreed, though she knew she was powerless to intervene in the legal proceedings, especially since all parties involved seemed to have accepted the outcome.

Clenching her fists, she blamed herself for pulling Zoey out of a mess but failing to teach her emotional independence.

What had she told Zoey back then? Zoey had been clinging to a sliver of affection from Belinda, and Maja had suggested she try finding something else to fill that void. Clearly, Zoey had turned to Fitch, unbeknownst to Maja at first. By the time she found out, it was too late.

Rubbing her temples, Maja spoke wearily, "Let's head to Greenfield Gardens, Beck."

She was too tired and could feel her energy waning, her eyelids already fighting a losing battle.

Upon arriving at the villa and entering the security code at the gate, Maja was met with the sight of Jeff waiting for them at the doorstep.

"Ms. Pennyfeather," Jeff greeted, a note of surprise in his voice. He hadn't seen these familiar faces in quite a while, not since Ian had left the country.

Inside, Maja found everything just as she had left it—the decoration unchanged, the sound of dog and wolf barking in the distance. It was Coco and Rocky.

Barely sitting down, Jeff had already instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Holding a cushion in her lap, Maja felt herself drifting off but was jolted awake by the memory of Zoey's puppy. Was it alive or dead?

She made a call to Elvis.

"Mr. Pennyfeather, the puppy seems to have been found. I'll check on Zoey's place tonight. She messaged me earlier about looking after it, but I don't have much experience with dogs."

"Bring it to Greenfield Gardens; we can take care of it here."

"Alright, I'll go after work."

As Maja leaned against the couch, exhaustion seeped through her tone.