Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 1213

Ian hung up his phone, only to hear Zoey's mobile ringing from inside the room.

She was as jittery as a spooked dove, still clinging tightly to Maja.

Even Maja, herself, could sense something was off and couldn't help but ask.

"What's wrong? Tired? Want Jeff to take you home?"

"No!"

Zoey quickly grabbed a file near her, "Ms. Pennyfeather, I'd like to stay and work overtime with you."

The skin around her eyes was tinged with dark circles, a clear sign she hadn't had a good rest in a while.

Maja sighed, "Your phone is ringing."

Zoey didn't dare to hang up, so she just muted it.

She saw a new message pop up on her screen from that man.

[Should I come in?]

She flinched, the last trace of color draining from her face.

Slowly, she stood up.

"Ms. Pennyfeather, I'm really tired. I'll head home now. You should rest, too."

Maja attempted to see her out, but was stopped by Ian who had just entered the room.

"Someone's escorting her home. No need to fret over her."

Maja finally sat down again.

Ian walked to her side. Seeing she had already completed her work, he gently pushed her back into her chair.

Maja tilted her head to avoid his kiss.

"I feel like Zoey's hiding something. I need to check on her."

But Ian scooped her up in his arms and headed for the master bedroom.

No sooner had he laid her down on the bed, his phone rang again. The incoming call made his face darken, it was Steve Raymond.

His cohabitation with Maja was a secret. Steve found he hadn’t drawn any line with her, so he was coming over with Eric to discuss the matter.

Ian slowly released Maja, grabbing his jacket from the nearby chair.

Maja stood up with him, "What's going on?"

"My dad and brother are coming over. I didn't show up to my brother's welcome party last night. Now that dad know I'm living with you, he'll definitely have something to say."

Maja, not understanding Steve's intentions, pressed further.