Never See You Again

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Sergio’s voice carried a hint of mockery. “At least a dozen women in Seathburn are vying to be Mrs. Brooks. The Hoffman family isn’t even on the radar. What makes you think you can help me?”

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Cecilia had never expected Sergio to ridicule her so openly. Her face flushed with embarrassment.

Indeed, compared to the city’s elite families, the Hoffmans were considered insignificant. What made her think she stood a chance?

Sergio, seeing her embarrassed state, spoke coldly, “Get out. I won’t repeat myself.”

Biting her lip, Cecilia finally fled the study room.

“Mr. Brooks, was it necessary to be so harsh with Ms. Hoffman? She’s still young and in her salad days.” Larry ventured cautiously. “Are you questioning my decisions?”

“No, Mr. Brooks.”

women at Cecilia’s age, even if it was just a facade. He wouldn’t have used such a harsh tone, especially

see anyone who doesn’t belong to the Brooks family in

take care of it

Cecilia, who had just moved in

sour, and she pleaded with

Lailey, “Mrs. Brooks

still unstable. I can’t

expect me to do if

Sergio had recently become increasingly disobedient. She couldn’t control him anymore and had no choice but

she was being abandoned again. She’d been attentive in caring for Hailey in the past

to be kind, said, “My dear, once Sergio divorces Maeve, I will rightfully bring you back.”

heart sank. Did she have to wait for

agree to a divorce? And even if they did, would

driver send Ms. Hoffman home and thank Mrs. Hoffman for sending her

Mrs. Brooks Senior”

Mrs. Brooks?

“Ms. Hoffman was so absurd. She was making a scene, refusing to leave, and