Chapter 653 My Little Trooper

Minutes later, Maia’s expression changed as she commented, “I wonder how my father is doing.”

“His surgery had just finished.”

“How did you know about that?”

“I got Baz to check on him.” When Maia heard that Cedric had asked Baz to check on her father, she sighed in relief.

It seemed like her father’s coronary bypass surgery was a success.

“Then, let’s go to the hospital now,” Maia said as she walked toward the exit in a hurry.

Cedric immediately held her waist and drew her toward him. “Stop walking so fast. You should be careful! What if—”

“I got it. If I’m in such a hurry again, you’d break my legs, right?” Maia interrupted him.

He smirked wickedly at her as he added, “Why would I do that? Your legs are used to wrap around me. I would just carry you the next time you’re in such a hurry.”

Maia blushed a crimson red at his words, and she mumbled, “Got it.”

When they came out of the conference room, Maia turned toward Paige and instructed, “Paige, if you need me, feel fre