Chapter 1433

Lyra guided Maeve out of the room as she said, "Alright, Mavy, it's time to get dolled up! Tonight is your big night—your coming-of-age ceremony. "Once it's over, you'll officially be an adult. So, savor these last moments while you can!" Lyra nudged Maeve forward with a light push. Before her coming-of-age ceremony, Maeve had been eagerly looking forward to this day. But now that it was here, a sense of melancholy crept in. Once she turned 18, she'd officially be an adult. Would that mean no more pouting or throwing little tantrums to get her way? She sighed softly, "Another year older." Outside Hackett Manor, the Hackett and Scott families had invited the crème de la crème of Seathburn City to Maeve's coming-of-age ceremony. Hackett Manor had always been a private sanctuary, as it was never open to outsiders or used for hosting guests. But this time was different—it was a statement of just how important Maeve was to both families. Meanwhile, a sleek black luxury car rolle