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Chapter 250 Cecilia was scared by Maeveâs gaze, so she could only lower her head and hurriedly leave the bedroom.
her. With that glance, When Cecilia reached downstairs, Sergio had already finished his conversation with Hailey, who cast a deep glance at her. With that glance,â Cecilia sensed Haileyâs disapproval.
Was what Maeve said true? Had Hailey seen through all her tricks but had chosen not to expose her directly?
Upstairs, Sergio opened the door and heard the sound of water running in the bathroom.
He glanced at the untouched first aid kit before opening it to retrieve the medicine.
A while later, the bathroom door opened, and Maeve stepped out. Her bathrobe perfectly outlined her figure, and droplets of water clung to her hair.
Maeve frowned slightly. She hadnât heard Sergio enter. She had expected him and Hailey to talk for a while longer, so she hadnât anticipated Sergioâs quick arrival in the room.
Observing Maeveâs current state, Sergio pursed his lips. âLet me apply the medication for you.â
Maeveâs wound had stopped bleeding. It was merely a scratch, and it was nothing serious.
She sat somewhat awkwardly beside Sergio as he carefully applied the medication to her wound, their proximity almost allowing them to hear each otherâs breaths.
âAre you done?â Maeveâs voice was cold and calm.
Sergio then retrieved a bandage from the first aid kit and applied it to Maeveâs wound.
âAll done,â he said..
Upon hearing this, Maeve stood up and put some distance between herself and Sergio. Sergio sensed Maeveâs deliberate distancing and felt a sense of emptiness inside.
After a while, Sergio spoke softly, âWill you accept me?â
Maeve responded nonchalantly, âWhatâs this? Did you lose your confidence? Donât forget. Iâd already warned you back then, but you didnât listen to me.â
She had already told Sergio that it was impossible for anything to happen between them. She had also made it clear to Sergio that no matter what he did, she wouldnât be moved.
It was Sergioâs lack of belief in her words that had led him to insist on staking his entire fortune on her.
âYes, Iâve lost my confidence.â
Sergioâs face showed a rare bitter smile as he whispered, âIâve never lacked confidence before, but with you, I really am lacking.â
Maeve averted her gaze and said, âIf youâre afraid of losing the Brooks Group, Iâll give you a chance now to void the bet.â
âIâm not afraid of losing that. Iâm afraid of losing you,â Sergio said.
He looked at Maeve intently. âI know that if I were to give up on this bet, Iâll never have another chance, so I wonât give up.â
âThatâs foolish of you. Donât wait until youâve lost everything to regret it,â Maeve said as she got up and moved to lie down on the bed.
The room fell silent, Maeve faintly heard Sergio saying that he had no regrets.
She didnât close her eyes. But she also didnât tell Sergio that no matter what he did, the lost affection would never return.
In her heart, there had long been a rift between her and Sergio. It could never have a resolution.
The next day, Olivia called Maeve early in the morning.
Sergio had already gone to the office, leaving Maeve alone in the bedroom.