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.”

would have shown more patience with women at Cecilia’s age, even if it was just a facade. He wouldn’t have used such a harsh tone, especially considering the decent

“From now on, I don’t want to see anyone who

I’ll take care

downstairs. Cecilia, who had just moved in yesterday to care for Hailey, was

tumed sour, and

Lailey, “Mrs. Brooks

still unstable. I can’t leave you

expect me to do if you can’t even win a

control him anymore and had no choice but to let him

Cecilia couldn’t believe she was being abandoned again. She’d been attentive in caring

kind, said, “My dear, once Sergio

she have to wait for Sergio

current situation, would Sergio even agree to a divorce? And even if they

send Ms. Hoffman home and thank Mrs. Hoffman for sending her daughter to care

Mrs. Brooks

becoming Mrs.

absurd. She was making a scene, refusing to leave, and still dreaming of becoming Mrs. Brooks. If you ask me, it’s