Chapter 13

Clara lowered her head upon hearing Sergio's words. She stood beside Sergio like a frightened bunny and nestled close to him. Maeve's heart sank when she saw Sergio's unconcerned gaze, which mirrored his attitude from her past life. She had intended to express her gratitude, but now it seemed that Sergio didn't care at all. "I'm exhausted. You guys can just do as you wish," Maeve said before heading upstairs. Her mind was no longer focused on Sergio and Clara. If Devon could so easily target her last night, then so could others. She couldn't rely on Sergio forever without any means of protecting herself. The next morning, Maeve saw Hailey sitting in the living room, just as she was about to leave. Clara stood beside her, her eyes red, as if she had been crying. "Mrs. Brooks Senior?" Maeve frowned. Hailey didn't usually visit them. What had brought her here today? "I heard from Sergio that you've spent ten billion dollars for a piece of land. Is that true?" Hailey's tone carried