Dear Ex-wife Marry Me (Maja and Ian) novel Chapter 1747

When Maja woke up the next morning, the other side of the bed was empty.

After freshening up, she headed downstairs and found Ian in the kitchen, observing the chef prepare breakfast.

The chef was explaining, "Mr. Raymond, you see, food like this, too cooling for the system, is something Ms. Pennyfeather should avoid."

Ian nodded, and as he emerged from the kitchen, his gaze met hers.

Maja smiled and continued down the stairs with a spring in her step.

"You're up early. What's the deal?"

"Just couldn't sleep."

Settling on the couch, she overheard him say, "Abner is coming to Greenfield soon, and I owe him a dinner."

Abner had been a big help to him overseas.

The Oakford situation was diffused quickly thanks to him; otherwise, Ian might have overstayed his welcome with Queena.

A debt of gratitude needs to be repaid.

After breakfast, they headed to the hospital.

Ian intended to assist her with the registration, but a nurse shooed him away, pointing to a nearby sign.

Certain areas were off-limits to men, boldly stating — Men Stop Here.

The other expectant mothers glanced over, and for the first time in his life, Ian felt a twinge of embarrassment.

Maja chuckled, "Sorry, he's just a bit anxious."

The tension broke, and laughter spread among those present.

Ian was ushered to a different area to wait.

The check-up took two hours, and Ian was quick to offer his arm for support afterward.

"How are you feeling?"

"Fine, the doctor didn't mention any concerns. Some results will be ready tomorrow."

Ian nodded, relieved.

They were about to take the elevator when they spotted Abner's car.

Ian had mentioned Abner's imminent visit, but didn't expect him so soon.

Abner's distinctive profile was hard to miss, his chin propped in his hand, quietly observing something in the distance.

There was a woman, clad softly, with long hair and a hat, her features obscured by a scarf, laughing with someone beside her.

It was a look Ian recognized from their time together at sea, possibly while Abner was replying to a message from a certain Ms. Dorothy.

Absorbed in his observation, Abner didn't notice Ian and Maja.

As the woman prepared to leave, Abner's car window closed, and he began to follow at a distance.

Ian rubbed his eyes exaggeratedly, "Who's this stalker?"

Maja found it funny, having heard tales of Abner's eccentricities. Wasn't he supposed to be as wild as Omar? Yet, there he was, seeming almost foolish.

Her family was comfortably middle-class. Shirley had a former fiancé who had broken off their engagement, and she remained single.

Moreover, Shirley was thirty, six years older than Abner.

Maja frowned at the report. Anyway, the two seemed mismatched.

Ian explained, "When Abner was born, a fortune teller called him a 'born to be lonely' boy destined to bring death to those around him, which led to him being sold to a rural village by servants of the Olson family. Shirley had joined a program to support children in remote areas, and somehow, she ended up driving to the village and brought Abner back home herself. It seems her fiancé left her over this."

So, was Abner secretly harboring feelings for Shirley?

Was she aware of it?

A man as wild as Abner, playing the game of unrequited love?

With nothing else pressing, Maja's curiosity blazed to life.

Seeing the spark in her eyes, Ian sighed.

"You're pregnant. Can't you just stay home and rest?"

"I'm just going to meet this person, and while I'm at it, I'll repay the favor you owe."

"No, I owe Abner. I'll sort it out by giving him some business deals."

"Just give me a week. If there's no progress, I'll come straight home. Deal?"

Ian, considering his own health issues he wanted to keep from her and her persistence, eventually nodded, ruffling her hair gently.

"Safety first."