Chapter 128

"That's enough! Speak another word, and you're out of this house!" Philip roared, silencing everyone. Although Philip was always amiable and kind, no one dared to go against him whenever he got angry. "Uncle Phil… Thank you." Maeve's voice was very soft. She knew the Scott family would suffer if she divorced Sergio right now, but she swore not to let them suffer for long. Maeve stayed at the Scott Manor until evening came. After sending the members of the branch families off, Philip asked Maeve to see him in the study. Philip no longer looked as young as he used to be. His face was marred by wrinkles and concern. "Mavy, does Sergio… mistreat you?" "It's less of him mistreating me and more of him not liking me." "What about you?" Maeve stayed silent. She used to be infatuated with Sergio, but it was all in the past now. Upon seeing her expression, Philip patted her shoulder and sighed. "Mavy, it must've been difficult for you, wasn't it?" Maeve shook her head. "Uncle Phil, I'd