Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 1208

He stepped up to her, noticing the majestic figure of Rocky sprawled across her canvas.

His heart eased a bit, taking a casual seat beside her.

"What brings you here today?"

Maja's brush paused in amusement but she said nothing, continuing her painting.

Seeing her silent, Ian took out a cigarette, fumbling with his lighter, intending to smoke.

He used to avoid smoking in front of Maja. His smoking habit was infrequent, but lately, it had grown stronger.

It felt as if nicotine was the only relief for his emotions.

"Don't smoke indoors."

Ian glanced her way, his tone a bit icy.

"Oh, did I upset you? Right, the person you like probably doesn't smoke."

Her brush halted again, realizing he had probably drunk himself into oblivion last night and forgotten his proposition for them to live together.

Although Ian spoke provocatively, he never lit the cigarette.

Tossing it into the trash, he grabbed a nearby book to read, not noticing he was holding it upside down.

"Ms. Pennyfeather, not busy today? You're here so early. You're not trying to get me to give up my position as CEO of the Raymond Corporation, are you?"

Like the rest of the Raymond family, they hoped he would give everything to Eric.

Maja studied his feigned indifference and put her brush down.

"Someone got drunk at the BlueSky Bar last night and insisted on living together. I agreed."

Ian dropped the book, looking at her in disbelief.

Maja, however, had already pulled him up to show him her painting.

"It's a good likeness, isn't it? Rocky doesn't look like a dog at all."

"Who told you Rocky was a dog?"

"Then what is he?"

"A wolf."

They smoothly transitioned past the previous topic, their intimacy returning in an instant.