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Chapter 250

Cecilia was scared by Maeve’s gaze, so she could only lower her head and hurriedly leave the bedroom.

her. With that glance,

When Cecilia reached downstairs, Sergio had already finished his conversation with Hailey, who cast a deep glance at her. With that glance,– Cecilia sensed Hailey’s disapproval.

Was what Maeve said true? Had Hailey seen through all her tricks but had chosen not to expose her directly?

Upstairs, Sergio opened the door and heard the sound of water running in the bathroom.

He glanced at the untouched first aid kit before opening it to retrieve the medicine.

A while later, the bathroom door opened, and Maeve stepped out. Her bathrobe perfectly outlined her figure, and droplets of water clung to

her hair.

She had expected him and Hailey to talk for a while longer, so she hadn’t anticipated Sergio’s quick arrival in

state, Sergio pursed his lips. “Let me apply

had stopped bleeding. It was merely a scratch, and it

Sergio as he carefully applied the medication to her wound, their proximity almost allowing them to hear each other’s breaths.

done?” Maeve’s voice was

the first aid kit and applied

done,” he said..

put some distance between herself and Sergio. Sergio sensed Maeve’s deliberate distancing and felt

Sergio spoke softly, “Will

this? Did you lose your confidence? Don’t forget. I’d already

had also made it clear to

words that had led him to insist on staking his entire

lost my

bitter smile as he whispered, “I’ve never lacked confidence before, but

afraid of losing the Brooks Group, I’ll

afraid of losing that. I’m afraid of losing you,” Sergio said.

were to give up on this bet, I’ll never have another chance, so

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