Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1236

Her head was spinning, and her anxiety mounted to the point where she felt an ache at the back of her skull. Her temples throbbed, the pain so intense it made her nauseous.

She didn't realize that the incense burning in the room was heavily influencing her emotional state.

The man stood up and helped her to her feet.

"You need to rest. Stop worrying about everything for now."

He assisted Maja onto the bed, but once she lay down, her headache seemed to intensify.

The man forced a pill into her mouth.

"You're too worked up to rest properly. Take this sleeping pill and stop overthinking."

Like a marionette, Maja opened her mouth and swallowed the pill obediently.

The man sat by the bed, his eyes fixed on her beautiful face. He reached out, gently brushing a stray lock of hair from her ears.

Maja had already dozed off, oblivious to his actions.

The man sat quietly by the bed for ten minutes, his gaze drifting towards the burning incense not far away.

The amount of incense was enough to scramble her thoughts, but Maja's willpower was stronger than most.

If they stayed here much longer, Ian's men would find them quickly. They couldn't afford to waste any more time.

He took out something and added it to the incense. Another man entered, witnessing the scene.

"Mr. K, we're already at the limit with the incense. If we increase it any more, Ms. Pennyfeather might suffer some mental side effects."

But the man didn't hesitate to increase the dosage.

"Don't worry, the effects on the brain are reversible. Even if she experiences short-term issues, she'll recover in time."

The other man respectfully stood at the entrance, deciding not to argue further.

Another day passed.

When Maja woke up, her mind felt much clearer, but she had no idea this was the terrifying power of the incense.

It could cloud her thoughts when provoked, yet make her feel incredibly relaxed after sleeping.

She found her way to the window, feeling the breeze coming from outside.

But in her haste, she tripped, losing a shoe and hitting her forehead on the ground. The pain made her head spin.

The door behind her suddenly opened, and footsteps approached.

It was the man's voice.

Soon, someone was by her side, helping her up.

Her leg ached, and she felt someone crouch beside her. Then, her lost shoe was slipped onto her foot.

The man admired her delicate foot, and with a downward glance, he slowly rose. "Are you okay?"

Maja shook her head, reaching for the wall beside her as she prepared to leave.

"Maja, don't push yourself."

He grabbed her arm, but she stopped.

She leaned against the wall, her voice raspy.

"I want to see Ian. Can I see him, please?"