Chapter 541

"Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Brooks Senior is pretty upset right now, so please try not to take anything she says personally," Allie advised. "I understand." Maeve walked down the first-floor hallway to Hailey's room and knocked on the door. "I'm not moving out! Don't even try to convince me!" Hailey's voice was sharp. "It's me," Maeve said calmly. There was a brief pause before Maeve heard the door unlock. She opened it to find Hailey sitting on the bed, her expression tight with anger. "Mrs. Brooks Senior, are you still mad at me?" Maeve asked. "Cut the act, Maeve. Just because Sergio has a soft spot for you doesn't mean you can waltz into the Brooks family and do whatever you want. Men are unpredictable. "He was into Clara before, and now it's you. Who knows who'll catch his eye next? When Sergio stops defending you, where will that leave you?" Hailey's tone was icy. Maeve was unfazed. "Yes, men are unpredictable. So, whoever Sergio likes in the future is none of my concern." "What d