Chapter 1419: Destroying Her Entire Life

Nelson didn’t call Maeve lightly. When he did, it could only mean a moment of utmost intimacy between them. She was not in a good state, and he needed to pull her back. In a low voice, he asked, “What happened?” Callie’s eyes were reddened from the biting wind. She sniffled, her voice hoarse. “Nelson? Aren’t you mad at me?” Nelson pulled her closer, his voice soft. “I never took it to heart. Today, when I had Joaquin Marsh invite you in, it was to give you a chance to let me step down gracefully. But Maeve, you’re too proud. I waited for a long time, yet that moment never came.” Callie finally reacted a little. Forcing a smile, she replied, “Haven’t you gotten your way now?” “This is a step I gave myself.” Her smile faded as she closed her stinging eyes, letting herself feel the warmth of his embrace. In a low voice, she asked, “If you discovered that your entire life, from the very beginning, was full of lies and schemes, what would you do?” Nelson pressed his lips together, c