NovelEnglishChapter 171 Lyra tugged at Maeve's hand, appearing concerned about her returning to Brooks Manor.
Maeve said, "I'll be heading back tomorrow night." "I'll be waiting for you at home." "Alright." As Maeve prepared to leave, Sheldon handed a piece of cake to her. "Taking your wonderful gift and blessings into account, the first slice of cake on my birthday naturally belongs to you." Maeve took the cake. "Thank you." Watching Maeve's departing figure, Sheldon opened the gift box and found a watch inside. A look of joy crossed his face as he carefully put it on his wrist.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMaeve followed Larry out of the Hackett Manor.
Larry said, "Madam, why not reconcile with Mr. Brooks? Mr. Brooks has been deeply concerned about your these past few days." "He's concerned about me?" Maeve felt like she had just heard a joke. “He should be more concerned about Clara, who's currently rotting away in prison." Levi had already made arrangements with the prison staff. Even though Clara would only be locked up for a few days, she wouldn't have an easy tthere. Things had escalated to this point because Clara's actions had backfired on herself.
Larry departed when they arrived at the Brooks Manor. Maeve pushed open the door and found the room. enveloped in darkness. She furrowed her brows, preparing to turn on the lights.
But before she could reach the switch, someone pressed her against the wall. Maeve was startled and Instinctively elbowed the person.
A muffled groan cin response. Sercoughed. "It's me." Maeve couldn't see Sergio's expression in the darkness, but she could a tone of resentment in his voice. She quickly turned on the lights, causing Serto squint from the sudden brightness.
Maeve took a step back, maintaining a safe distance from him. "You calledback tonight, what's the matter?" Serhad been summoning her back through Larry almost every other day. It was unusual for him to be so persistent in wanting her presence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You've been staying at the Hackett Manor?" Serasked.
"Yes," Maeve replied bluntly, getting straight to the point. "Why? Didn't your people inform you?" Chapter 171 Serwas speechless. It was indeed his arrangement to have people watching har, no he had no rebuttal.
"I don't like being watched. You have no right to keep tabs on me. Our relationship is purely a business alliance, devoid of any emotions." Sergio's voice carried a hint of anger. "Devold of any emotiona? Wasn't it you who likedin the beginning? You insisted on marryingand used the Scott family's leverage to tie the knot, didn't you?" Maeve felt exasperated. "I've told you before! That was then. I don't feel the snow!" Sertook another step toward Maeve. "Feelings cand go, huh? Maeve, what do you takefor?"
"That's enough! Sergio, arguing with a woman like this isn't like you at all.
ve What do you want by calling back?
"Don't tellit's because you're jealous that I celebrated Sheldon's birthday I won't believe such a ridiculous excuse coming from you."
Serwords got stuck in his throat. That was precisely what he had been thinking. But seeing Maeve's What he had be indifferent expression made him feel more bitter and uncomfortable. "I misjudged you regarding Clara's matter." Maeve thought she didn't hear correctly. "Are you... apologizing to me?” Cheute 177 Hot Singles Are Looking For Older Men | >
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