Chapter 27 On Fire

She finally said those words after loving him for so many years.

He stopped without looking at her, and said, “So be it.”

Her vision blurred as she fought back her tears. When he left, Maia finally broke down in sobs. She wanted to end their marriage on a good note, but she had been wrong.

Since it was dark outside, she could only see her reflection in the panoramic window. She smiled bitterly. Her unwavering love for Cedric had just died and could never be revived.

A while later, a thick plume of smoke crept in from outside the door.

This alarmed her. Struggling to get up, she stumbled toward the door. When she exited her bedroom, she was shocked to find a fire raging downstairs. She stood frozen, unsure of what to do.

‘The place is on fire! But how?’

She started screaming, "Help!"

With a hand covering her mouth and nose, she wanted to rush downstairs. However, the fire was fierce. Her legs went limp, and she fell on the second-floor corridor.

‘What can I do now? I have t