Chapter 1397

Anthony watched Maeve's unwavering hostility and moved to sit on the nearby couch. "Maeve," he began evenly, "By family ties, you should be calling me Uncle Brooks." When Maeve's expression didn't falter, Anthony continued, "I mean no harm. I simply have my reasons for everything I do, and you all are, unfortunately, in my way." Maeve remained silent. Anthony pressed on. "Everything I'm doing, it's for my wife. I hope you can understand that." His tone softened. "I've always admired you. Rebecca would have liked you as her daughter-in-law if she were still here. It's just... a shame my son doesn't know how to cherish you." "Mr. Brooks, I have no idea what you're talking about," Maeve said icily. Facing the self-righteous Anthony, she felt nothing but an overwhelming urge to keep her distance. She wasn't some naïve teenager anymore, nor was she a fool. Anthony's hollow pleasantries and sympathy card didn't stir her in the slightest. Anthony said, "Sergio's mother and I were bo