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Chapter 264: Observing Maia a bit longer, Pattie eventually relaxed, picking up her drink once more. "So, is this the first time for your friend?"

"Yeah, it is," Maia whispered, blushing.

With a knowing smirk, Pattie said, "Then it's easy. Just see if there was any bleeding."

Maia hesitated. She had, rather reluctantly, checked the bed linens afterward. "No," she said. "Well, actually, that doesn't settle it," Pattie said, clucking her tongue. "Not all women bleed."

Pattie continued asking, "Was there any discomfort afterward? Or perhaps any… unusual feelings?"

Lowering her voice, Pattie proceeded to ask a string of rather direct questions that caused Maia's cheeks to flush.

"I don't remember her saying she felt anything unusual," Maia said, faltering as she struggled for words and strove to maintain her poise. Pattie's expression turned thoughtful as she reclined in her chair, mulling over the information.

After a brief pause, she exhaled. "Well, it's either that he's not impressive or perhaps nothing significant happened."

Maia diverted her attention to her beverage, taking a deliberate, slow drink.

Despite her efforts, Maia couldn't help but visualize Chris' impressive physique - his broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist, topped off with subtly defined abs. She took a deep gulp, internally contesting Pattie's assumptions; he certainly didn't fit the dull description Pattie suggested.

"You seem rather well-informed on the subject," Pattie said, noting the blush spreading up Maia's neck. "Could it be that we're actually discussing you?"

"No, definitely not me!"

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"Then what's with the blush?"

"It's because you're being ridiculous," Maia responded gently.

Time seemed to be dwindling rapidly.

Fortunately, their meal was served at that moment, smothering the ongoing debate with its delightful scent. Pattie quickly shifted her focus from her probing to the food, attacking it with enthusiasm.

Maia breathed a deep sigh of relief.

Once they finished eating, Maia flagged down a taxi to take her to the hospital. It was an important day, as Kathie was scheduled to be released.

Having handled all the necessary documentation, Maia then accompanied Kathie and Ethan to their new residence in Marvelous Garden. This was the apartment Maia had carefully selected and purchased for Kathie and Ethan.

As they entered the fancy neighborhood, Ethan's jaw dropped. "Maia… this place is unbelievable."

Kathie gripped her hands tightly, her eyes wide as she looked around. "Maia, are we really going to live here?"

With a reassuring smile, Maia responded, "Yes, this is your new home." She gestured towards the ninth floor of Building Five. "You see that unit with the window open? That's where you'll be living." A moment of amazement passed between Ethan and Kathie.

They had grown up in slums, where even dreaming of a residence like this seemed foolish.

Upon entering the apartment, Ethan stopped in his tracks. His eyes widened at the sight of a massive wall filled with books. The library was meticulously arranged, with shelves brimming with brand-new books. Maia had thoughtfully organized the collection by subject, dedicating a vast section solely to mathematics. Two whole shelves were overflowing with books.

Overwhelmed with joy, Ethan rushed to the shelf, grabbed a book, and started flipping through it, his face lit up with a broad, uncontrollable smile.

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