Chapter 486

As soon as Bruce finished speaking, a look of surprise crossed Maeve and Cindy's faces. Cindy struggled to conceal her disappointment. She said, "But Bruce, my cousin..." Before she could finish, Maeve interjected. This shrewd middle-aged woman darted her eyes back and forth between Bruce and me. With a tone of regret, she said, "Mr. Harold makes a valid point. Without rules, there can be no order. Perhaps I acted too hastily due to my age." It seemed Maeve was still sharp despite her age, as she showcased her flexibility and adaptability in this situation. In theory, Maeve and Cindy's tricks wouldn't have escaped Bruce's scrutiny. Previously, he would've undoubtedly sided with Cindy, but this time, he unexpectedly stood firm. What could be the reason? I discreetly glanced at Bruce but was unable to read his thoughts. Could it be that he still harbored doubts about the adoption incident and saw this as an opportunity to investigate deeper? If that were the case, I'd only be sh