Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1251

He tugged on her arm, yet she remained nestled in Patric's embrace, not bothering to glance back at him.

Ian felt a wave of panic, a level of fear he'd never experienced before.

He clasped her hand urgently, their fingers interlocking.

"Did I do something wrong? Did I make you upset? I admit, I messed up in the past and I'm sorry. But let's not rush to conclusions. We can talk this through, right?"

Maja was buried in Patric's arms, her tears threatening to drench his suit. Her throat ached from the sobbing.

The immense sadness was suffocating her.

If Ian was really willing to give up the Raymond Corporation for her, she'd rather die.

Because every time she'd think of him, she'd remember what he gave up.

She could forgive anything, but not the sacrifice he made.

Her teeth bit down hard on her lip, the taste of blood filling her mouth.

Mr. K's voice reached her ears.

"You want power, don't you? All you have to do is sever ties with him. I'll give you everything you've ever dreamed of. Enough for you to stand in his world."

"Maja, under the influence of the Sanders, Raymond, and Haskins families, I can hide you. You know I wouldn't lie."

His words were tempting, but all Maja could feel was the warmth of Ian's hand gripping hers.

Their fingers were intertwined, not a hint of hesitation.

Her eyelashes fluttered downwards.

"Give up the Raymond Corporation for me? Ian, don't flatter yourself. I'm not coming back. If you sign that paper today, I'll just laugh at you. You're so lovesick. How could you ever compare to Eric?"

Finally understanding Maja's intentions, Patric raised an eyebrow. He wanted to knock some sense into her, but felt as if he was rooted to the spot.

His face darkened, instantly realizing that this was Eric's doing.

Unable to stop Maja, he felt as if he was paralyzed.

After finishing her speech, Maja continued to nestle in his arms.

She saw nothing, not even Ian's expression.

"Maja."

His voice trembled as he called her name, yet he forced himself to steady it.

"If there's anything bothering you, you can tell me. We can face it together. But once I step out of this door today, there's no coming back. It's not that I don't trust you. It's you who doesn't trust me."

"Ian, I just don't love you."

Her casual response shattered everything he was about to say.

He was left speechless, then reached for her hand again, gently touching her fingertips, his voice raspy, "Then can you try to trust me?"

Maja's tears flowed more freely, but she gritted her teeth.

"I've tried. It's not going to work. I'm sorry. This is the Raymond Corporation. Don't lose your mind."

"Maja!"

He tried to pull her towards him, but the door to the conference room was flung open. Both Fitch and Tyler appeared in the doorway.

Clearly, they had heard every word Maja had said.