Female Novel
Chapter 1118
Maja reached out, clutching his sleeve, but he swiftly shook her off.
She only managed to utter a syllable before he had already moved towards the elevator, as if he didn't
recognize her at all.
Dylan, standing next to Maja, deliberated for a moment before revealing, "We're in discussions about
an engagement between our families. Ms. Pennyfeather, I suggest you show some discretion."
Dylan's face was cold, his eyes raked over her dismissively. "Your reputation in the city is tarnished.
Even for Ian's sake, you should keep your distance."
Then he strode away.
Stunned, Maja remained in place for a moment before she quickly tried to follow.
But the elevator had already closed. Through the slowly closing gap, Ian didn't even glance her way.
His cold detachment was as palpable as the first time they met.
Maja frantically pressed the elevator's down button, but the elevator had already departed. As it was a
private elevator, she couldn't ride it.
She rushed to the nearby staff elevator, pressing the button for the first floor as soon as she got in.
But Ian and Dylan were heading for the underground garage.
The presence of the two men in their suits made the elevator space feel even more confined.
Ian stared straight ahead, silent.
Yet his left hand brushed against the right sleeve that Maja had grasped, as if he could still feel the
lingering warmth.
Dylan didn't notice this gesture.
Once they reached the underground garage, Ian got into the back seat of a car. Just as the car was
about to start, he saw a person from the rearview mirror.
It was Maja.
Maja was still not in great shape. As she descended the stairs, she nearly tripped. When he watched
her, his heart gave a jarring leap.
He even instinctively leaned forward.
Snapping back to reality, he forced himself to look away and directed Jeff to start the car.
"Drive."
Jeff didn't hesitate, pressing the gas pedal.
"Ian!"
But the car had already driven off, leaving Maja's voice echoing in the underground parking lot.
She had hurriedly circled the first floor outside, not finding his car. Sweating profusely, she didn't dare
to waste a second.
Weakly leaning against the wall, she felt her legs turning to jelly.
Once she exited the garage, she got into her own car, "Go to the hospital."
Seeing the sweat on her forehead and her wet hair, the driver couldn't help but advise, "Ms.
Pennyfeather, maybe you should rest first. You don't look well."
Maja managed a weak smile, "Let's go to the hospital. I'll rest properly when I get back."
The driver had no choice but to follow her instructions.
Maja leaned back in her seat, her chest heaving, both from emotional turmoil and physical exertion.
Upon arriving at the hospital, she checked the location of Judith's room on the lobby's directory.
As she exited the elevator, she saw Judith hugging Ian around his waist.
And Ian didn't push her away.novelbin
Maja stiffened, her hand on the wall for support. She looked on as Ian, who had his back to her, didn't
even notice her arrival.
Surprised to see Maja, Judith quickly let go of Ian, standing on tiptoes to whisper in his ear.
From Maja's point of view, they seemed to be kissing.
But they weren't. Judith wouldn't dare. She knew she would be pushed away by Ian.