CHAPTER 365: CHAPTER 363 BITTER EFFORTS [3 UPDATES]

When he was taken away, he shouted at Maya Spencer’s back: "Maya, wait for me! You must wait for me! Don’t give up!"

Today’s escape plan had a flaw—he failed in Jane Spencer’s hands.

He was unwilling to accept it; the freedom he could have touched vanished in an instant.

Even so, he didn’t give up. One day, he would be stronger than Liam Spencer; one day, he could give Maya freedom.

Although by then, she might no longer love him, perhaps had lost hope in life, he still wanted to give her a glimmer of hope, so she wouldn’t resort to suicide.

Lillian Morris was someone who experienced things. Although at this moment he couldn’t control his own emotions, the person he cared about was still Maya.

She feared Maya might do something foolish again, worried that she’d end her pain by understanding life’s end.

So, he asked Maya to wait for him, to hold on to a sliver of thought about life, to have the desire to live.

In truth, he wanted to take Maya away not for possession. Even if Maya realized she didn’t love him after being with him, he wouldn’t threaten her like Liam, depriving her of human rights or even giving her no way out.

He just hoped she could live freely, healthily, like a human, not like a caged canary raised by Liam.

Therefore, he wanted her to remember she has someone she loves, someone who will always strive to give her freedom, that her life isn’t completely dark.

In the waiting hall, while Maya listened to Lillian’s plea for her to wait, she understood his good intentions.

He always thought she was reluctantly staying by Liam’s side, thinking she was unhappy, repressed, especially after a suicide attempt. Returning to Liam’s side naturally made Lillian uneasy, and that’s why he gave her hope.

Thinking of Lillian’s deep feelings, Maya cried uncontrollably. She didn’t want to let down his devotion, yet couldn’t give him any hope.

After Lillian was taken away, Old Master Morris also bid farewell to Liam.

At this moment, in the large waiting hall, only Liam, Elijah Reed, and Maya walking towards them remained.

Elijah saw the heavily crying Maya and was at a loss. He knew he should leave, give time and space to the BOSS and Maya. But he was afraid, afraid of the BOSS getting too angry and harming Maya—what would happen then?

Behind Liam, Elijah looked at Maya five meters away, after some hesitation, took a deep breath, and cautiously said, "BOSS, Miss Maya was very passive in this matter, don’t get angry."

"Elijah, you’re quite talkative today."

Elijah heard Liam’s calm voice and saw no sign of anger, half relieved. He thought, as long as Maya speaks well, perhaps this matter wouldn’t escalate, since she didn’t know beforehand.

So, he kept an eye on Maya until she raised her small hand to wipe her tears and accidentally saw him. He folded his hands, desperately gesturing to her to speak well and not counter.

Seeing Elijah’s reminder, Maya’s freshly wiped tears fell again "shush shush" to show her distress and grievances.

Elijah, looking at the reflective teardrops on her face, gave her a thumbs-up to indicate she should keep crying, using tears to soften Liam.

After a brief word with Maya, Elijah hurriedly said, "BOSS, I have things to do, I’m leaving first."

After Lillian departed, only Liam and Maya remained in the waiting hall.

Maya looked at the man close to her and saw no anger in his eyes. His emotions were steady, expressionless, impossible to read.

Looking at such a Liam made Maya’s tears fall fast, biting her lower lip lightly, standing motionless.

She didn’t dare approach, fearing he might suddenly get angry, might suddenly seize her throat. She felt guilty about this matter, so she was especially afraid of Liam.

Liam looked at the girl not approaching him, staring straight at her, without showing anger.

After a moment of standoff, Maya saw the man hadn’t gotten angry, raised her small hand to wipe tears, tried several times to explain but held back.

At that point, watching Liam, she suddenly wanted to cry; an inexplicable sense of grievance filled her.

She wanted to plead with him not to be angry with her, to let her rest first, even if after two days, when she was clear-headed, he would settle things with her.

Such waves of changes and blows were unbearable to her.

Standing not far from the main door, Liam watched the girl three meters away, saw her pitiful appearance, and although angry at her shedding tears for Lillian, her tears softened his heart. Seeing her biting her lip in grievance, he couldn’t get angry.

Strictly speaking, he relaxed at this moment too, loosening the heart he held high. Although Lillian’s promise left behind felt like a bomb between him and Maya.

But this time, he won somehow; ultimately, Maya chose him.

Even if she wasn’t wholeheartedly willing, even if she accepted grudgingly, at least it was good she stayed.

In the waiting hall, a long-standing Liam finally took steps, slowly and steadily towards Maya.

She walked so far from Lillian to him, he might as well take the rest of the journey.

Maya saw Liam approaching her step by step; her tears overflowed uncontrollably.

Liam approached; she didn’t retreat, didn’t dodge, but her tears were beyond her control. The closer Liam got, the more fiercely she cried.

By the time Liam stopped in front of her, Maya was sobbing uncontrollably.

Liam saw the girl reduced to tears and choked, feeling pain for her.

He didn’t scold her, rather, he raised his right hand, pulled her into his embrace, kissed her forehead softly, saying, "Let’s go home."

"Wah..." Liam’s words ’Let’s go home!’ caused Maya to burst into tears, crying as though there was no tomorrow, disregarding her appearance.

Liam watched the girl in full-on tears, holding her tighter, gently patting her back to soothe her.

At this time, Maya’s small hands involuntarily grabbed Liam’s clothes, snuggling herself into his arms, crying out.

She didn’t expect, after making such a ruckus, Liam wouldn’t be angry, but instead hugged her, kissed her, told her they’re going home.

Liam’s tenderness instantly shattered the firewall Maya built against him.

When on the plane, she just wanted to go home.

However, Liam appeared, only said the words she most wanted to hear, and her tear point was touched.

In Liam’s arms, Maya sobbed while clutching Liam’s collar, intermittently saying, "I...I...was wrong, but...after...two days...sort it out with me, let me...me...catch my breath...is that okay?"