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 ”

your parents‘ case,” Maeve said.

lips. “It’s not just about them.”

a frown, Maeve asked, “What else is

your parents,”

hands tightened into fists. While suppressing her unease, she asked, “Who was responsible

briefly before looking away. “What did

don’t buy it. The Hackett family

wanted me to tell

who killed my parents.”

dryly. “It seems like your friend wants us to reconcile.”

Lowe him my thanks.”

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

long, a few more minutes won’t kill me.

Maeve watched him from the living

“Sure thing.”