Chapter 318 | Believe Because of You
Alken paused for a few seconds, then smiled awkwardly. He has acted in numerous works and is considered a star in the
entertainment industry, having won the Best Actor award at a young age.
But who would have thought that such a seasoned actor would be shy?
“Although I’ve acted in many love stories, it is quite different in reality. | haven’t had much experience with love. Many people
confessed to me in school, but you know my dad’s temperament. If | dated and it affected my studies, | would get a good
scolding.
“Moreover, | was focused on my studies at that time. | started filming during university, and bncing my studies and career
made it even more impossible to have a love life. Later, when my career was thriving, thepany strictly prohibited me from
dating, so...”
“So, you’re experiencing your first love.”
Aiken smiled awkwardly again. “Maia, you''re right. My feelings for you are more like admiration. | admire you, so | like you the
way fans like their idols. When you seed, I’m happy for you. When you''re sad, | want tofort you.
“But it seems different for Vicky. When | saw her fall today, | immediately thought of saving her. | couldn’t let her be bullied. |
wanted to protect her. | was hoping she would return to the Smith family because | didn’t want her to have a falling out with her
family.
“| didn’t want this to be a reason for others to criticize her. But | didn’t expect that my good intentions would lead to trouble.
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“But when | saw her shed tears, | felt highly uneasy. | don’t know what love is. | experienced various kinds of love in shows, but
none is my own.”
Because he didn’t understand love, he mistook admiration for it. Because he didn’t understand love, he angered Vicky time and
again. Because he didn’t understand love, he now felt at a loss.
Maia looked at the anxious Aiken and smiled. “There will definitely be a kind of love that belongs to you. But... it depends on
whether you can grasp it.”
“Maia, give me some advice. How do | handle this love?”
“You know Vicky’s temper well. The harm the Smith’s family caused her is her inner pain. Today, you opened her old wound, so
in the future, you must work hard to make her forget about this scar.”
She used to have emotional scars, too, but she seemed to have forgotten about them.
When Aiken heard Maia’s words, he paused for a few seconds, then said, “Maia, are you suggesting | use my true feelings?”
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“Love is based on sincere feelings.” Maia’s tone was light as she smiled at Aiken.
Then, she turned and walked toward Cedric, her long hair fluttering in the wind. He was still standing there waiting for her, not
moving a step.
“Where’s Hope?” Maia looked around but didn’t see Hope.
“She already went back to the resort.”
Maia nodded. “Then let''s go back too.”
“Finished talking with my love rival?” Cedric frowned slightly, and mentioning the love rival naturally displeased him.
Seeing his cold expression, Maia burst intoughter. “He’s not your love rival anymore.”
“He gave up?”
Maia nodded, answering, “He has realized who he truly loves, so he gave up.”
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Otherwise, he might have to act. How can he let go of someone who covets his woman?
Maia couldn''t help but roll her eyes. “Why are you so controlling? From your tone, if Aiken doesn’t give up, will you act against
him?”
“When someone is trying to steal my wife, am | not allowed to take action?”
As if she would be easily stolen away! Suddenly, Maia’s clothes were gently tugged. “Miss, you''re so pretty! This is for you!”
Maia lowered her head and saw a girl about six or seven years old. She was wearing a simple and beautiful pink dress, holding a
bamboo basket filled with various seashells. She was handing a shell to Maia.
“Thank you,” Maia said, smiling as she took the shell. “Did you pick this up? Is it really okay to give such a beautiful shell to me?”
“Yeah!” The little girl nodded happily. “We have a legend on Maya Cove. Mom said that if you hold the most beautiful shell on the
beach and let the man you like carry you for a long walk, you can walk on the road to happiness!”
Maia smiled slightly when she heard the girl’s words. “I didn’t know that.”
The little girl nodded, saying, “Miss, I''ve been picking shells on the beach since this morning. This is the most beautiful one. I’m
giving it to you now.”
Then, the little girl looked at Cedric standing next to Maia and made a somewhat curious expression.
“Miss, is this guy the one you like? Then you must make him carry you! This is the road to happiness! You''ll be happy forever!”
The little girl yfully stuck out her tongue, waved at them, and immediately ran to the other side of the beach, continuing to pick
her beloved seashells.
Cedric stepped forward, already turning his back to Maia and bending down.
“What are you doing?” His sudden move startled Maia.
“Get on.”
Maia was stunned. “W—What?”
“I''m carrying you.” He remained resolute in his tone.
“But that’s just a legend... Do you really believe it?”
“| believe because of you.”
Having walked through snow and witnessed fireworks, a stretch of beach road wouldn’t make much difference. If it was a path to
happiness with her, why not believe? After all, it wouldn’t harm anyone.
Maia pursed her lips and spread her arms to hug his neck. He smiled, lifting her. He carried her steadily on this beach, and she
held the shell tightly in her hand...
The road to happiness? She lowered her eyes and smiled. This time, it would be a happy one.
In a high-ceilinged foyer, the floor was covered with golden-threaded carpets. A graceful and luxurious woman sat on the
magnificent sofa.