Chapter 539
The atmosphere grew tense.
Larry broke the silence, trying to ease the situation. “Mr. Brooks, why don’t I go get the car? You and Mrs. Brooks can head home first. She’s been
waiting for you the whole time you were in surgery.”
“Alright, go get the car,” Sergio replied.
Maeve stood her ground. “You two can go on ahead.”
“Mrs. Brooks, there are reporters outside. If you don’t leave with us now, they’ll take pictures, and it’ll turn into nasty tabloid fodder.”
Larry had made the stakes clear. If Maeve didn’t leave with them, it would stir up trouble for the Brookes Group and herself, especially since she had just remarried Sergio. With Sergio in the hospital, any sign of discord would fuel rumors.
“Fine. We’ll leave together.” Maeve gave in.
The three of them got into the car. As they exited the parking lot, they saw a swarm of reporters outside.
Seeing Sergio’s car, the reporters rushed forward to snap photos.
“Shake them off.
“Yes, Mr. Brooks.” Larry sped up, and soon the reporters were left behind.
Larry continued, “Mr. Brooks, Mrs. Brooks Senior might still be at home.”
“Didn’t I tell her to leave?”
“Mrs. Brooks Senior probably doesn’t want to leave.”
Larry sounded hesitant. Expecting Hailey to make room for Maeve was unrealistic. Hailey already hated Maeve to the core over the recent events. It was unlikely for her to make things easy.
“It’s fine. If she doesn’t leave, it gives me a reason not to stay at home.”
Maeve and Sergio had already agreed to divorce, and their papers would be finalized in a few days. Naturally, they wouldn’t be living together.
Sergio’s face briefly clouded with sadness at the thought.
Once Maeve and Sergio arrived at the Brooks Manor, Hailey rushed over to check Sergio’s injured arm. “Sergio, how are you? Let me take a look.”
“I’m fine, Grandma.” Sergio pulled his hand back. His distant demeanor startled Hailey.
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