Chapter 539 The atmosphere grew tense.
Larry broke the silence, trying to ease the situation. “Mr. Brooks, why don't I go get the car? You and Mrs. Brooks can head hfirst. She's been waiting for you the whole tyou were in surgery." "Alright, go get the car," Serreplied.
Maeve stood her ground. "You two can go on ahead." "Mrs. Brooks, there are reporters outside. If you don't leave with us now, they'll take pictures, and it'll turn into nasty tabloid fodder." Larry had made the stakes clear. If Maeve didn't leave with them, it would stir up trouble for the Brookes Group and herself, especially since she had just remarried Sergio. With Serin the hospital, any sign of discord would fuel rumors.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Fine. We'll leave together." Maeve gave in.
The three of them got into the car. As they exited the parking lot, they saw a swarm of reporters outside.
Seeing Sergio's car, the reporters rushed forward to snap photos.
"Shake them off.
"Yes, Mr. Brooks." Larry sped up, and soon the reporters were left behind.
Larry continued, "Mr. Brooks, Mrs. Brooks Senior might still be at home." "Didn't I tell her to leave?" "Mrs. Brooks Senior probably doesn't want to leave." Larry sounded hesitant. Expecting Hailey to make room for Maeve was unrealistic. Hailey already hated Maeve to the core over the recent events. It was unlikely for her to make things easy.
"It's fine. If she doesn't leave, it givesa reason not to stay at home." Maeve and Serhad already agreed to divorce, and their papers would be finalized in a few days. Naturally, they wouldn't be living together.
Sergio's face briefly clouded with sadness at the thought.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOnce Maeve and Serarrived at the Brooks Manor, Hailey rushed over to check Sergio's injured arm. “Sergio, how are you? Lettake a look." "I'm fine, Grandma." Serpulled his hand back. His distant demeanor startled Hailey.
Maeve stepped beside Serand addressed Hailey, "Mrs. Brooks Senior, Serhas been seriously injured and needs to rest. We'rem going upstairs now. Only then did Hailey notice Maeve had returned with Sergio. Her anger flared after recalling the Hottman family's visit earlier. Sa**h the ind. et website on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality. Maeve offered a smile. “Mrs. Brooks, why the long face? You look like you're not thrilled to seeback." "How could I not welcyou with open arms, given your stature, Ms. Scott?”
Hailey's sarcastic tone made Serfrown, "Grandma, Maeve waited om outside the surgery Xoom forfor hours. She's exhausted. I've asked Allie to pack your things. Please, go back to Brooks Estate." Hurt flashed across Hailey's face. "Sergio, are you really going to abandon your grandmother? The Hoffman family cdemanding compensation earlier today!
"That ungrateful wretch from the Hoffman family claimed you gave them the evidence! Xraised you since you were a child. How could you treat your grandmother like this?" X