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Chapter 13

Clara lowered her head upon hearing Sergio’s words. She stood beside Sergio like a frightened bunny and nestled close to him.

Maeve’s heart sank when she saw Sergio’s unconcerned gaze, which mirrored his attitude from her past life. She had intended to express her gratitude, but now it seemed that Sergio didn’t care at all.

“I’m exhausted. You guys can just do as you wish,” Marve said before heading upstairs.

Her mind was no longer focused on Sergio and Clara li Devon could so easily target her last night, then so could others. She couldn’t rely on Sergio forever without any means of protecting herself.

The next morning, Maeve saw Hailey sitting in the living room, just as she was about to leave Clara stood beside her, her eyes red, as if she had been crying.

“Mrs. Brooks Senior?” Maeve frowned. Hailey didn’t usually visit them. What had brought her here today?

a piece of land.

sat down in front of her and poured her a cup of tea.

by some

her gaze

the limelight once you’re married. Businesses are meant to be the men’s affairs. Your top priority now is

glance at Clara,

herself with teary eyes, “Mrs. Brooks Senior,

stopped her. “You have no say

taken

just anyone to enter a place like

words reminded Maeve of her past life. Halley had used to defend her

downfall, and Maeve still couldn’t conceive. At the same time, Clara became Sergio’s strongest ally upon her

replace Maeve’s position as Mrs. Brooks. In the end, it all

“Grandma, Clara was injured last night. I was the one who had

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