This time Ian did it in a hard way, hurting Maja a bit.
But she understood. He was trying to tell her not to be scared of that night.
Her hands instinctively wrapped around him, her eyes welling up with unshed tears.
Ian became gentle. His voice hoarse as he muttered, "I'm sorry."
Maja slowly shook her head, allowing him to dictate the pace.
The next morning.
As Ian and Maja drove away from Greenfield Gardens, they saw even more cars parked outside. Patric's car was leading the pack, followed by some others from the higher-ups.
Patric stood there innocently, leaning slightly on his car, his gaze sweeping over the car Maja was in.
A smirk appeared on his lips as he watched a few men walk up to the car.
Whatever they said to Ian, they wore serious expressions.
Ian casually waved his hand, leaning over to place a soft kiss on Maja's cheek.
"I changed all the passwords to your birthday last night. I probably won't be around for a few days. If you have some time, check my emails and handle them for me."
Maja clutched his hand nervously.
She knew these people were sent by the higher-ups, siding with Patric.
They were there to talk with Ian.
"Ian."
Seeing such situation for the first time, she panicked for a moment but then held his hand firmly.
"Ian, I'll wait for you to come back."
Then she watched as the men took him away.
Sitting alone in the car, Maja felt a chill run through her body.
The dozen or so cars quickly disappeared, leaving only Patric's behind.
Patric walked over, knocking on the car window.
There were plenty of people internationally who wanted that microchip. If its contents were leaked to others, it would pose a great threat to the country.
Sacrificing personal attachment was a small price to pay.
Especially since the entire Raymond family agreed to this, even Steve personally approved.
Just like Holden chose to send Eric on a mission back then. If Eric could be sacrificed then, so could Ian now.
Patric sighed slowly.
"Maja, I don't have time to spar with you. If you don't believe me now, wait until you haven't seen Ian for months. You'll understand that only by getting along well with me during this time, can he return sooner."
He let her go, his face gentle.
"Are you ready to talk to me now?"
However, Maja's retreating figure was all the answer he got.
She climbed into the driver's seat, stepped on the gas, and drove back to Greenfield Gardens.
She almost hit Patric in the process.
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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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