Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1144

Ian scooped Maja into his arms, while Omar hopped into the driver's seat and drove off.

If he hadn't caught a glimpse of the glinting muzzle in his rearview mirror, he wouldn't have reacted in time. Maja had been targeted, and bringing her to Ian was the safest option.

Maja, cradled in his arms, sobered quickly from the sense of weightlessness. A quick glance upward revealed a familiar jawline, and she skipped a beat.

"Put me down."

Ian's face still bore the mark of a slap, and he gently set her on her feet.

As she tried to walk away, he blocked her path.

"Someone just tried to kill you."

Her steps faltered, and she found it amusing.

She stared at him, a mixture of mockery and even sarcasm in her eyes. "Do you know who tried to kill me?"

Ian remained silent, and she stepped closer.

"Must be your girlfriend. What you did in the private room tonight, it generated her intent to kill me. The stab wound on Zoey's abdomen, probably her doing. Now that Mr. Raymond has brought me into Greenfield Gardens, I guess her revenge will come even sooner."

Maja studied his face carefully, sighing in the end.

"Ian, we're not a good match. I can't handle your temper, and you can't handle mine. Since you've decided to give it a shot with Judith, you should provide her with more security, so she doesn't feel the need to take it out on me."

"Maja."

At the mention of her name, Maja's eyes filled with cold determination.

"Also, we're only business partners now. You can call me Ms. Pennyfeather, if you prefer. Ian, let's keep our dignity intact. There's no need for this to get ugly."

Ian watched as she continued to walk away and quickly followed.

"Maja, I know I messed up this time, but you're also keeping things from me. I only got together with Judith to make you jealous."

"Enough!"

Ian rubbed his stinging cheek, wincing at the pain.

But he caught onto the key point. Maja was saying she didn't know Eric?

So, she was tricked? She didn't know that Patric was Eric?

He moved his mouth, at a loss for words as he looked at the woman before him, her face full of disappointment.

Guilt, pain, regret, all these emotions tangled in his heart.

Maja was hurting too. Ian's temperament was attractive to young girls.

Those who hadn't yet stepped into society would see him as a gem. When he cherished you, he could make you feel on top of the world. When he hurt you, he could still make you feel compassion.

To the outside world, he was a tough wolf, but in front of her, he was like a childish puppy.

But she wasn't his mother. There was no need to tolerate his temper.