After Divorce

“Alright,” Maeve agreed. 

She directed the security team to transfer Sergio into Lyra’s waiting car outside the gate. 

At the hospital, doctors swiftly began emergency treatment on Sergio. 

Lyra sat beside Maeve in the corridor, offering reassurance. “Everything will be fine. The doctor said it’s not life–threatening.” 

“But excessive bleeding could still be fatal.” Maeve rubbed her forehead and inquired, “Where’s Charlie?” 

“He.. He had something to attend to,” Lyra replied. 

“To see Zion, isn’t it?” Maeve asked. 

They knew it well that the intruder at Brooks Estate today was none other than Zion. His reckless actions seemed impulsive, and while the stab wound hadn’t been fatal, the situation was precarious 

“Who is the family member of Sergio Brooks?” loctor emerged from the operating room, questioning. “We need someone to sign the admission papers.” 

“I’ll take care of it.” Maeve stepped forward to sign the necessary documents and asked, “When will he regain consciousness? 

The doctor explained, “The anesthesia hasn’t completely worn off. It may be late tonight.” 

“Alright, I’ll stay with him in the meantime.” 

“Mavy!” Lyra looked at Maeve, her expression filled with concem. 

Turning to face her, Maeve spoke firmly, “Let Charlie handle Zion. I’ll return once Sergio’s condition stabilizes.” 

“But…” Lyra hesitated 

They knew Zion’s temperament very well. His brazen intrusion at Brooks Estate spoke volumes about his anger. This wouldn’t be smoothed over easily, even with Charlie and Zion’s long–standing relationship 

“When you return and meet Charlie, let him know that Zion’s Impulsive actions could leave behind a trail of evidence. He must handle it. It won’t end well for Zion if the police get involved.” 

Lyra nodded in agreement. “Okay, I’ll talk to him as soon as I return. 

Maeve fell silent. 

Just then, Sergio, who had been in the operating theater, was sent to the ward Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

When Larry hurried over, he found Maeve keeping watch by Sergio’s side. “Ms. Scott 

Maeve interjected, “Larry, did you see the robber’s face?” 

“No,” Larry replied with a shake of his head. The Brooks family had accumulated numerous adversaries, but this was the first breach of their estate 

Maeve glanced at Larry, her expression questioning. “Why didn’t you call the police immediately?” 

In such critical situation, Larry’s typically sharp instincts would have prompted him to alert the authorities immediately. Yet, neither the police had arrived nor responded to his attempts to contact them. 

She had prevented Lyra and Charlie from calling the police because she knew Zion was behind it, but the Brooks family could never know the intruder’s identity. 

Larry responded, “Mr. Brooks instructed me not to. I simply follow his orders.” 

He appeared perplexed, unaware of Sergio’s intentions 

Maeve furrowed her brows, a faint chuckle escaping her lips. It was just as she had suspected 

“You stay here and keep an eye on Mr. Brooks I leave for now!! 

Larry hurriedly questioned, “Ms. Scott, aren’t you going to stay with Mr, Brooks?”