Chapter 663

Clara was understanding and kind. While Maeve, worn down by daily torment, had become increasingly sensitive and suspicious. One evening after their wedding, Maeve prepared a spread, hoping to share a meal with him. Sergio was moved when he saw the burns on Maeve's hands from cooking. Overcome by emotion, he was intimate with Maeve that night. But later, he became furious as he had never expected Maeve to be the kind of woman who would drug him. The next day, however, he realized the drugging had nothing to do with Maeve—it was Hailey who had done it. Despite knowing this, Sergio chose to stay silent. Yet, his attitude toward Maeve grew colder. He wasn't good with words and didn't know how to face Maeve, whom he had misunderstood. As Maeve lived alone, Sergio couldn't miss the loneliness in her eyes. But whenever she saw him, she would force a smile and ask him what he wanted for dinner. It dawned on him then that he had been avoiding this marriage for four years and had neve