Chapter 562

Anderson closed his eyes and said calmly, "Someone came to me today and asked for your custody. I want to know what you think of it." Mayra was shocked. "My custody?" She paused to think. "Are you talking about… Mrs. Sawyer?" "You're very smart." Anderson opened his eyes and looked at Mayra beside him. She had grown taller. Realizing this was all happening because of Brandon, Mayra rejected it right away, "I don't want that." "Oh? I thought you would agree to it. I want to know why." She lowered her head and said emotionlessly, "I'll be an adult next year. I don't need anyone to adopt me. Besides, I've grown used to being alone. I don't know how to handle other people and their affairs. "I'm content with my current state, and I don't want any change. Mrs. Sawyer wants me because she thinks Brandon listens to me and wants someone to keep him under control. To her, I'm just a tool. I see no point in accepting this arrangement since she clearly has an ulterior motive." Anderson was surprised to hear that from her. "It seems like you've already had it all figured out without my help. You don't have to agree to it if you don't want to. Come to me if the Sawyer family tries to force you into it. I'll resolve it for you." "Sure." Shane drove them to a restaurant. "Andy… haven't you eaten?" "There was a business meeting, and Mr. Barlow couldn't excuse himself. He had a few drinks and hasn't eaten much since noon," Shane said. "I see," Mayra replied. They got out of the car, with Shane walking at the front. Mayra noticed that Anderson was stumbling and went up to help him. He lowered his gaze at her, and she met his eyes. Pursing her lips, she smiled. The two didn't say a word as they walked into the empty restaurant. "Mr. Barlow, can we start serving now?" the manager of the restaurant asked. "Yeah." Mayra helped Anderson to the couch to sit down and was about to walk to the seat across from him when he grabbed her by the wrist. "It's okay. Just sit here and dine with me." She was rendered helpless and could only sit down next to him. "Andy, I need to go to the washroom." He watched as she disappeared in the distance and slowly looked away. "Ms. Sadler isn't willing to go to the Sawyer family," Shane said hesitantly. "I'll make her accept it," Anderson said.