Never See You Again

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Chapter 216

Serglo’s face lit up with joy, as if he hadn’t heard the latter half of her words.

Maeve pushed away Sergio’s hands. “I’m exhausted. You should leave.”

“Where can I go, with Grandma around?” he asked.

Maeve hadn’t been home much, so Sergio had moved into this bedroom. It still bore traces of Maeve’s presence and reminders of how she had waited for him day after day since their marriage.

Sergio glanced at the nearby double bed, his intentions clear.

Maeve frowned. “I’m not used to sleeping with you.

“I won’t touch you. It’s just to keep up appearances for Grandma.”

Maeve eyed the bed, then the couch. “Then, you should sleep on the couch!”

of disappointment crossed Sergio’s eyes, but he obediently placed a

Maeve returned to the bed. “At night, make sure

come within three feet of

“Okay.”

Brooks Senior. Other than that, we will

each other.”

“Okay.”

to everything.

was their first time sharing a room. Maeve felt uneasy throughout the night, tossing and turning

discomfort.

up. After putting the pillow back, he approached Maeve to cover her with the blanket. As he reached

felt the weight of Maeve’s gaze

filled with caution.

you with the blanket,” he explained.

a bit.

she’d been through, she felt not only indifference toward Sergio,

away all

to