Chapter 17 The Lost Memories

"Thank you, Nigel. I understand."

After that day, she and Cedric would go their separate ways and never meet again.

"It's late. Get some rest, okay?" Nigel said.

"Okay, you too. Goodnight."

The call ended, and Maia noted that it was almost midnight. Her wedding anniversary was coming to an end. She cleared the table, washed the dishes, and prepared to leave.

"Oh, Ms. Maia, why didn't you say you were leaving?" July mocked Maia when she saw her in the foyer.

"Why? Must I report to you?" Maia looked over her shoulder at her with a smile.

Judy lashed out. "Mr. Cedric doesn't even love you, okay? Serves you right for getting dumped!"

"At least I don't have to fawn over rich people like you do."

Maia opened the door, and a gush of wind rushed in with the snow. She shivered.

As the wind howled, she could vaguely hear Judy say maliciously, "No men would want you, you dumb bitch!"

Maia slammed the door shut with a frown, cutting off the rest of Judy's harsh words. Her warm t