Chapter 1853

Maeve felt that even though Sergio was smiling, his eyes were filled with disappointment. That feeling made her uneasy, as if her words had unintentionally struck a nerve. "I just... feel frustrated being investigated. It's nothing personal against you. Actually, you're a pretty good person." "Don't bother handing me a 'nice guy' card." Sergio's faint smile didn't falter as he said, "This engagement isn't too significant anyway. But if we're breaking it off, it'll have to wait until after you graduate from university." "Why?" "No why." Sergio set the takeout containers on the table and stood up. "The food's cold. Let's go out to eat," he said. Before she could reply, he'd already turned to Aubert, who was standing by the door. "Aubert, clean this up." Feeling caught off guard, Maeve trailed behind Sergio. She suddenly remembered her homework was still sitting in the meeting room. Just as she wanted to go back, Sergio, as if reading her mind, said without looking back, "Don'