Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 158

Maja strutted downstairs, found the living room deserted. She had a phone call scheduled with her company at seven, so she grabbed her bag from the foyer and headed out, oblivious to the gift on the table.

Maria, on the other hand, was tied up in the kitchen, cooking up a nutritious dinner to replenish Maja's body. So, she also missed Maja's exit.

The staff at Rosewood Manor was not in abundance. Apart from Maria, who seemed to always be in her line of sight, Maja rarely mingled with anyone else.

That's because she once told Holden she preferred a quiet environment.

So, Holden had previously ordered not to send too many servants.

When Ian arrived at Rosewood Manor, the moment he stepped out of the car, his phone rang. It was Holden.

Faced with Holden's pressure, Ian had no choice but to go along considering his health.

"Grandpa, I've arrived at Rosewood Manor."

Hearing Ian's words, Holden finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Maja's father had been sick a few days ago, so it was normal for her to be upset. As Ian, he should comfort Maja at this time.

Ian hung up, unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, and strolled into the house.

He rushed back in a hurry. When he received Holden's call, he had just wrapped up a few meetings. He was already in a sour mood, and this sudden order made him feel on edge.

He rolled up his shirt sleeves to his elbows, revealing his toned muscles.

Upon seeing him, Maria was first taken aback, then extremely respectful.

"Mr. Raymond."

Ian hung his coat on a rack, changed his shoes, and glanced upstairs.

For some reason, Maria sensed a cold and weary vibe from him.

"Dinner's almost ready, I'll go get Ms. Pennyfeather."

"Sure."

Ian responded nonchalantly and plopped down on the sofa.

"Ms. Pennyfeather, are you there?"

Maria carefully knocked on the door again.

Still no response from inside.

Although Maria and Maja were close, she didn't dare to barge in at this moment.

So she waited outside the door for a few minutes. When she still didn't hear any movement, she reluctantly went downstairs.

But with Mr. Raymond downstairs, she felt like she was stuck between a rock and a hard place.

"Mr. Raymond, I think Ms. Pennyfeather might not be feeling well. She might need some more rest."

Maria made up an excuse for Maja.

She heard Ian laugh slightly, however, a laugh that had a slight tinge of sarcasm.