Chapter 1428

Maeve jolted upright from the rocking chair. Her gaze was fixed on the swing set in the distance. For a long moment, her mind was blank. It seemed like... she was in a dream. "Ms. Scott, Mr. Hackett wants to know why you're not back yet to change. It's your 18th birthday today—you really should take it seriously." Kieran's voice broke through the stillness, pulling her back to reality. Maeve's face twisted in panic as she suddenly remembered. "Oh no, no, no! I overslept! Levi's totally going to lecture me!" She scrambled to her feet and dashed back toward the manor. "Ms. Scott! Slow down!" Kieran called after her. "You'll hurt yourself!" "Got it!" Maeve shouted without looking back. While hiking up her dress, she darted through the back garden and slipped into the manor through the rear door to avoid anyone who might spot her. The moment the maids saw her, they froze in place. Maeve quickly pressed a finger to her lips and clasped her hands together in a silent plea. "Plea