Never See You Again

.

Chapter 312

As Sharon and James were ushered into the basement, their faces were pale. Maeve barely glanced at Sharon, causing her to collapse in fear.

“It wasn’t me… It wasn’t me,” Sharon stammered, frantically waving her hands. “Ms. Scott, we were forced… We had no choice…”

Maeve stepped forward and seized Sharon’s jaw. Maeve’s eyes burned with an intensity Sharon had never seen before.

“What did Uncle Phil ever do to deserve this? He’s always protected you since you married into the Scott family. He never hesitated to fulfill your every whim, even at the cost of his own dignity

“He endured the ridicule of marrying a fallen actress, all for you–an ungrateful wretch!”

Maeve shoved Sharon away, who fell to the ground, trembling and tearful.

“If anything happens to Uncle Phil,” Maeve said coldly, “you and your precious son can spend the rest of your lives in prison.”

pleaded, but Maeve’s attention was entirely focused

the basement. He lowered his voice, saying, “I’ve already contacted the hospital. We’ll

Maeve asked, her

checked his injuries. It’s minor, just surface wounds,” Zion replied, trying to reassure her.

held on the floor. “Lock them in here. If

implication was clear.

ashen. “Marvel Do you want

forgive them. They would never leave this basement alive!

silenced him with

like this! This is our house! Who do you think you are?”

he dared not move, fearing the sharp heel would pierce his flesh.

speaks. Didn’t your teachers in school teach you

face

“You two better pray that Uncle Phil comes back safe and sound. Pray that he shows mercy and lets you

be pitch dark once the door was closed. An hour in such a

dreaded it. If Philip didn’t return, there would be no light, water, or food. Maeve was ruthless and would not lift a finger to help them. They were doomed!

ment.silent.