Chapter 14 Do You Regret It?

"It's up to you."

Maia went to the wine cabinet and retrieved a bottle, but she struggled to use the corkscrew. She couldn’t quite turn the handles, and her face flushed due to the exertion.

Seeing this, Cedric got up and walked toward the bar counter.

"Go sit. I'll open it in just a second," Maia said as she continued to struggle with the corkscrew.

Cedric held her hand from behind her and pressed the handles, effortlessly removing the cork. He chuckled.

Surprised, Maia looked over her shoulder at him. His handsome face was no longer tense and fierce. She had never seen him like this.

"What are you laughing at?" she said in her melodic voice.

"It was kind of cute,” he replied as he went to the dining hall.

Dazed, Maia stared at the cork. 'Kind of cute? Was he talking about me?'

Her heart pounded as if her love for him had rekindled.

"What are you standing there for?" Cedric’s smile was fading into a cold expression.

Catching herself, Maia quickly said, "I'll get