Chapter 112

What was going on with Maisie? Ever since Leander helped her find a manners coach, she'd been grinding hard, and the change in her vibe and the way she spoke was seriously impressive. She hadn't freaked out like this in ages-something must've gone down. Vanessa' expression shifted. Her tone dropped low. "Maisie, what happened? Take your time-whatever it is, I've got you." But it wasn't Maisie's voice that came through the line. "It's me, Miss Brooks, Maurice." That calm, deep voice instantly yanked Vanessa back to Rosehill, to that abandoned warehouse where she'd found a bloodied and unconscious Maurice. At the time, she thought he hadn't made it. She'd called Nora for help, and after a rushed surgery, Maurice woke just as Leander arrived. Then-just like that-Maurice disappeared without a word. Nora had sent out people to look for him, but he was gone, no trace. Vanessa had figured they'd just gone their separate ways, paths never to cross again. She didn't expect he'd suddenly be back