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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.

Maeve followed Larry out of the Hackett Manor.

Larry said, “Madam, why not reconcile with Mr. Brooks? Mr. Brooks has been deeply concerned about your

past few

me?” Maeve felt like she had just

who’s currently rotting

already made arrangements with the prison staff. Even though Clara would only be locked up for a few

backfired on

and found the room. enveloped in darkness. She

could reach the switch, someone pressed her against the wall. Maeve was startled

elbowed the person.

groan came in response. Sergio coughed. “It’s me.”

darkness, but she could a tone of resentment in his voice. She quickly turned on the lights, causing Sergio to

safe distance from him. “You called me back tonight,

matter?”

been summoning her back through Larry almost every other day. It was

in wanting her presence.

the Hackett

the point. “Why? Didn’t your

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It was indeed his arrangement to have people watching har, no he had no rebuttal.

being watched. You have no right to keep tabs on me. Our relationship is purely a business alliance, devoid

emotiona? Wasn’t it you who liked me in the beginning? You insisted on marrying me and used the Scott family’s leverage

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