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Chapter 120

Sergio quickly withdrew his hand as Maeve seemed on the verge of passing out.

“Cough, cough!” Maeve coughed twice, her face still flushed, and it took her a while to recover.

“Maeve, I…” Sergio wanted to reach out and touch the red marks on Maeve’s neck, but she backed away instinctively.

Sergio fell silent. He had lost control just now.

As Sergio and Maeve made their way home, neither of them spoke. Upon arriving at the Brooks Manor, Maeve noticed the cozy decorations inside, which were obviously arranged by Hailey.

As she reflected on the scene in the car moments ago, Maeve couldn’t suppress a self–deprecating smile. The idea of sharing a roof with a man who tried to kill her was sickening.

“Maeve!” Sergio’s voice sounded from behind, but Maeve continued walking upstairs. She didn’t want to say a word to Sergio now, let alone listen to his explanation.

as dawn approached, Maeve came down from upstairs and saw Sergio leaning

prepared to head back to the

appearing somewhat disheveled and weary. He

apartment,” Maeve replied, her

hesitated before slowing saying, “Don’t leave today. Last night’s incident caused quite a stir, so I’m worried grandma will

thought Sergio wanted to apologize for last night’s incident, but she didn’t expect him

redemption,”

Maeve said firmly. She had intended to stay today, but yesterday’s incident made

University?” Maeve detected the underlying threat in Sergio’s single sentence. As expected, he

matter. I can divorce you,”

then walked past him with her

temples in frustration. He couldn’t understand why he had lost control of his emotions last night. He was usually composed, but Maeve’s refusal to accompany him to the banquet and then showing up with Zion had left him

had

and he answered wearily,

Brooks, Ms. Stewart wants to

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