Never See You Again

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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.

came down from upstairs and saw Sergio leaning tiredly on the sofa, looking as if he hadn’t

Maeve prepared to head back to the apartment early.

Maeve’s path, appearing somewhat disheveled and weary. He softened his tone and asked, “Where are

Maeve replied, her expression

wrist and hesitated before slowing saying, “Don’t leave today. Last night’s incident caused

off Sergio’s hand. She thought Sergio wanted to apologize for last night’s incident,

redemption,”

nothing to do with me. Just tell her the truth,” Maeve said firmly. She had intended to stay today,

“Don’t you want to keep grandma from finding out that you’re studying at Amenam University?” Maeve detected the underlying threat in Sergio’s

divorce you,” Maeve

off guard by Maeve’s words. Maeve then walked

Sergio rubbed his 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

this time, he had gone too far.

phone rang, and he answered wearily, “What’s the matter?”

Stewart wants to be discharged now,”