Tess knew she could not keep the truth from Maia anymore. With a heavy sigh, she said, "Errol had been trapped in the winery for the past two days. I have no idea how he is now.”Maia's heart skipped a beat. Without a second thought, she leaped out of bed and ran toward the door.A sharp pain shot through her lower abdomen, causing her to stagger. Despite this, Maia was more worried about what her cruel father and stepmother would do to Errol. She ignored the pain as she ran. Shocked, Tess quickly went after her niece. "Maia, where are you going? It's raining outside!" …HL Corporation was in the midst of a high-level executive meeting.Baz Males, Cedric's assistant, had just learned the news. He glanced hesitantly at Cedric.Cedric, who was presiding over the meeting, noticed Baz from the corner of his eye. He asked flatly, “Yes?”Baz answered, "Sir, Mrs.—I mean, Ms. Maia has woken up, but she left the hospital without permission. It was something urgent, I think.”There wa
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