Chapter 1553

Maeve had risen early that morning. As she drew back the curtains, she spotted Lyra standing outside Hackett Manor with a suitcase and Charlie behind her. Maeve had expected them to come, but she hadn't expected to be so soon. "Ms. Jansen, Mr. Hackett has instructed that no visitors are allowed at the moment. You can't come inside." The security guard stepped in front of Lyra and Charlie to block their way. Charlie frowned. "What do you mean? Are you saying Sheldon is stopping us?" "That's right," the guard replied. "Ms. Scott said she doesn't feel like seeing anyone right now. Ms. Jansen and Mr. Foster, please just return for now." "I don't believe it! Mavy just texted me last night—there's no way she doesn't want to see me!" With that, Lyra shouted toward Hackett Manor. "Mavy! It's me! We've come to see you!" "Ms. Jansen, please, no shouting outside Hackett Manor!" The guard hurriedly stopped Lyra. As Lyra and Charlie had stayed at Hackett Manor before, they were quite f