Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 303

Maja was kind of taken aback. Her mentor was indeed abroad at an academic conference and hadn't yet returned to Greenfield.

He hadn't told her that Carlene was also into painting.

This reminded her of when Ryan mentioned Ian's artistic prowess. It wasn't surprising that Carlene was a painter. Maybe that's why they had stuff in common in the first place.

"Penny, I wish Ian would split up with his wife. I hope you can snag him," Connie said.

Maja, who was busy eyeballing a humongous king crab, rejected the idea immediately.

"Don't say stuff like that," she said.

Connie stuck out her tongue. "Just saying what I think. But he digs Carlene. If they break up, he'd probably put a ring on her."

"Do you know when they're tying the knot? Are you going to the wedding?" Maja asked.

"Sounds good. They're in love. I'd probably go if Ian invited me," Connie replied.

Just as she finished, she called out to someone behind her.

"Ian, Carlene, what are you two waiting for? Get in here!"

Maja froze. She turned around to see Ian and Carlene standing behind her.

Carlene seemed pretty pleased with herself. Her gaze wasn't as sharp as before when she looked at Maja, clearly having heard the conversation.

If she heard it, then so did Ian.

But Ian just glanced at her, then walked into the house without a word.

Carlene caught up with him, chatting sweetly.

"Ian, invite Penny to our wedding. She's your designer, after all," she said.

Ian stopped in his tracks and replied, "I will."

Carlene thought he agreed to marry her and beamed even brighter. "Great."

Maja stood still, waiting for them to move away before letting out a breath.

Connie looked at her, puzzled. "You seem pretty uncomfortable around Ian. Did he do something to you?"