Never See You Again

Chapter 513

“Are you not going to leave? Fine, then I will!” Maeve swung open the door, poised to step out.

In an instant, Zion moved forward and pulled Maeve into a tight embrace. She frowned at the strength in Zion’s grip. It was as if he feared she might actually bolt away.

Marve struggled briefly before relenting. “Is there something you can’t tell me?”

“I’m sorry” Zion’s voice was low, gravelly, and heavy with remorse.

Maeve spoke calmly. “I seek a simple He, but by choosing you, I accept the risks ahead. But it’s on the condition that you’re completely open with me. You should know, I’m not one to hide under someone else’s protection.”

“I know. I’ve always known,” Zion murmured. He lowered his gaze and continued softly, “I’ll tell you everything that you wanted to know without holding back.”

Zion gently cradled Marve’s face and planted a delicate kiss on her forehead.

“Mary, nothing in this world means more to me than you. No one is as precious,” he said earnestly. “But there’s something I must do ”

investigation into your parents‘ case,” Maeve said.

his lips. “It’s not just about them.”

Maeve asked,

parents,” Zion

While suppressing her unease, she asked, “Who

looking

I don’t buy it. The Hackett family controls everything in

just wanted me to tell you

who killed

remarked dryly. “It seems like your friend wants

case, Lowe him my thanks.”

kitchen pot boiled, Zion patted Maeve’s head gently. “Wait for me in the living room. I’ll

more

the kitchen and skillfully prepared the pasta. Maeve watched him from the living room while resting her chin on her hand. “I want a poached egg,” she called out.

“Sure thing.”