Chapter 216

Sergio's face lit up with joy, as if he hadn't heard the latter half of her words. Maeve pushed away Sergio's hands. "I'm exhausted. You should leave." "Where can I go, with Grandma around?" he asked. Maeve hadn't been home much, so Sergio had moved into this bedroom. It still bore traces of Maeve's presence and reminders of how she had waited for him day after day since their marriage. Sergio glanced at the nearby double bed, his intentions clear. Maeve frowned. "I'm not used to sleeping with you." "I won't touch you. It's just to keep up appearances for Grandma." Maeve eyed the bed, then the couch. "Then, you should sleep on the couch!" A hint of disappointment crossed Sergio's eyes, but he obediently placed a pillow on the couch and found a thin blanket. Seeing his compliance, Maeve returned to the bed. "At night, make sure to keep your distance from me. Don't come within three feet of me." "Okay." "Except in front of Mrs. Brooks Senior. Other than that, we will live our