Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 114

"Ms. Pennyfeather, did you drop something?" Maria asked, looking slightly worried and instinctively starting to look around.

"Nah, just a book that fell on the floor," Maja clarified.

Upon hearing this, Maria breathed a sigh of relief and went back to cooking.

Maja then picked up the gift box and opened it to find a bracelet, a very delicate gemstone bracelet.

Knowing it was a gift from Holden, she was certain it must've cost a pretty penny.

Out of courtesy, Maja whipped out her phone and quickly gave Holden a ring.

As soon as the call connected, Holden's coughing could be heard from the other end.

"Maja, how's your dad's health?" Holden asked.

Maja felt a pang of guilt, as she had previously lied to Holden about wanting to have a baby, while in reality, she already had an agreement with Ian.

"My dad's much better, thanks for the gift, grandpa," she replied.

"Did Ian visit your dad like I asked him to?"

Maja knew that Holden was testing her, trying to see if Ian was obedient.

"Yes, he did. He's doing great, you don't need to worry."

Hearing this, Holden's eyes lit up with amusement, a smile curling up at the corners of his mouth.

"Maja, if you like the bracelet, put it on tonight. I plan to introduce you to some people, and after that, no one will dare mess with you."

Touched, her eyes welled up with tears, "Okay."

"Maja, take care of yourself and Ian. I'm really looking forward to holding your baby."

"M-me and Mr. Raymond..." Maja instinctively began to say Mr. Raymond's name, but thinking better of it added, "We're working on it. I had some health issues when I was young, so it might take some time."

"No worries, take your time, as long as you're trying," Holden comforted her.

Maja thanked Holden once more before hanging up.

Looking at the bracelet on her wrist, she felt an immense pressure.

She rubbed her temples, went downstairs to pick up the evening gown she planned to wear.

It was a starry gown, with a few diamonds adorning the skirt, clearly a high-end piece.

Maja tried it on and it fit her perfectly.

Thinking that there was still a good few hours before the evening party, she decided to put her makeup on later and set the gown aside.

She headed downstairs, "Ms. Maria, is Coco still locked in the back room?"