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.
Maeve stepped beside Sergio and addressed Hailey, “Mrs. Brooks Senior, Sergio has been seriously injured and needs to rest. We’re going upstairs now.” Only then did Hailey notice Maeve had returned with Sergio. Her anger flared after recalling the Hottman family’s visit earlier.
Maeve offered a smile. “Mrs. Brooks, why the long face? You look like you’re not thrilled to see me back.”
“How could I not welcome you with open arms, given your stature, Ms. Scott?”
Hailey’s sarcastic tone made Sergio frown, “Grandma, Maeve waited outside the surgery room for me for hours. She’s exhausted. I’ve asked Allie to pack your things. Please, go back to Brooks Estate.”
Hurt flashed across Hailey’s face. “Sergio, are you really going to abandon your grandmother? The Hoffman family came demanding compensation earlier today!
“That ungrateful wretch from the Hoffman family claimed you gave them the evidence! I raised you since you were a child. How could you treat your grandmother like this?”
