Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 401

Fitch clearly couldn't give two hoots about the situation. He strolled past her nonchalantly, heading straight for a nearby private booth.

Maja had to give it to herself. She was doing an impressive job of pretending to keep her cool as she bent down to pick up the items scattered on the floor.

Tyler was about to squat down and lend a hand, but Ian's cold voice stopped him in his tracks.

"You go ahead."

Tyler raised an eyebrow, a wicked grin on his face. "Oh boy, someone's in for it now."

Maja felt a chill run down her spine. Carol had really screwed her over this time.

Once Tyler left, it was just Ian and Maja.

One of the tiny toys had landed near Ian's foot. Maja tried to retrieve it, only to be gently trapped under Ian's shiny shoe.

He squatted down, studying her face.

Despite the awkward situation, Maja did her best to keep her cool. Who would have guessed that Carol would prepare something like this? She tugged at the small toy, but Ian didn't let go.

She took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Raymond, if you like it, it's yours."

As she tried to stand up, he grabbed her chin.

Pain shot through her, and she winced.

"Missed me so much after just two days?"

He picked up the object and scrutinized it.

At least everything was still in its packaging.

"Who were you planning to use this with?"

She was on the verge of tears, her eyes welling up, making her look pitiful.

Just then, Shawn Walsh came rushing over, calling out, "Penny."

Seeing Ian, Shawn's pupils constricted. He didn't know who Ian was, but that powerful aura wasn't something he wanted to mess with.

Now Maja was being held by the chin, the tension between them palpable.

After a moment's hesitation, Shawn finally stepped forward.

Ian had already let go of Maja at this point, his gaze now on Shawn.

Shawn remembered what Carol had told him. Maja was in trouble, and he should try to pull her away.

But Maja spoke up, "Shawn Walsh, you should go."

Shawn paused, looking at Ian, before finally asking, "Are you okay?"

Maja gave him a soft smile, "I,"

Before she could finish, Ian grabbed her, and they headed for the nearby elevator.