Ian's tone remained steady and unchanging.
"Just a passing comment. Arrange a suite for me. I'll be staying here for a few days. For now, don't let the Raymonds know I'm here."
"Rest assured, your secret is safe with us."
Ian was led to the only available suite.
The man wiped the sweat from his forehead. If anyone else had heard their earlier conversation, it could have led to a heap of trouble.
He quickly called for the housekeeper in charge and ordered him,
"Keep an eye on Mr. Raymond for these next few days. See to his needs and ensure his meals are delivered on time."
"Understood."
Entering the suite, Ian sunk into the window-side armchair.
It was relatively quiet there.
He checked his phone to find a missed call from Maja. She was probably looking for information about the Raymonds.
He decided to turn off his phone, which was more fitting for his current under-investigation status.
He set the phone aside, propped his chin on one hand, and looked out the window with a slight smirk.
When Maja tried calling him again, she found that his phone was turned off.
Temporarily at a loss, she dialed a few other numbers, friends from previous collaborations, but they all shied away from any discussion involving Ian.
With Ian possibly facing charges, neither Fitch nor Tyler was willing to get involved in that case. And the others were even less likely to participate.
Finally, Maja found Phelps. Unlike Fitch and Tyler who rejected her outright, Phelps agreed to meet with her and discuss that topic.
She immediately drove to the hospital and entered Phelps's private office.
Fresh from surgery, Phelps was repeatedly sanitizing his hands. Seeing Maja, he gestured her to take a seat,
"Have a seat."
Once Maja was settled, he began, “I've discovered that you're not a Pennyfeather by birth. Have you ever considered your true identity? Or have you ever investigated it?”
Maja didn't expect Phelps to bring up her personal history. She frowned but answered truthfully.
“I looked into it in Crystalbrook Valley. But it was a long time ago and there weren't any leads. The hospital management was chaotic at the time. They were hiring temporary workers and even their records weren't complete."
Phelps, clad in his white coat, gave Maja a once-over.
“Would you mind if I conducted a DNA test for you and others?”
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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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