Chapter 345

"You can leave now," Levi said bluntly. Maeve felt like a schoolgirl in Levi's presence. She felt like she was under admonishment and couldn't lift her head. Meanwhile, at the Brooks Manor, Hailey delivered a resounding slap across Clara's face. Clara covered her face as she cried uncontrollably. "How dare you! Who allowed you to cause a scene at Serenity Hotel? Do you know what kind of place that is? "You're digging your own grave here. Don't drag our family into cleaning up your mess!" Sergio sat on the sofa without uttering a single word. He had no intention of speaking up for Clara. "Mrs. Brooks Senior, it was Sergio who went there to meet Maeve first. They were meeting at that sort of place, so how could I just bear it?" Clara protested tearfully. Hailey sneered. "Back when you climbed into Sergio's bed, how could Maeve bear it?" Clara's complexion turned grim. Hailey continued coldly, "If it weren't for the fact that you're carrying Sergio's child, do you think I would let a woman like you enter the Brooks family?" "Mrs. Brooks Senior! I know I was wrong. Please spare me... Sergio, I'm still carrying your child. I know I was wrong. Will you forgive me?" At this moment, Clara's pitiful appearance didn't evoke even an ounce of sympathy from him. Sergio stood up, and his tone was icy as he said, "I have other matters to attend to. Grandma, you can handle this." With that, Sergio headed upstairs. Clara hadn't anticipated Sergio's ruthlessness. Upon seeing this, Hailey felt even more exasperated. "You can't even hold onto the heart of your man. You are truly useless." Clara slumped to the floor. Hailey couldn't be bothered with Clara and turned to walk back inside. Allie, who had always despised Clara, now spat at her in disgust. Clara clenched her fists. She had finally gained entry into the Brooks family. Now, she couldn't let this opportunity slip away. Later that night, Clara quietly walked up the stairs. Since Sergio returned to Brooks Manor, he had been staying in the bedroom that had once been occupied by Maeve. Clara saw Sergio lying in bed, fast asleep. She quietly approached him and then embraced him from behind. Sergio felt a movement behind him and immediately sat up while pushing Clara away. In the dimly lit room, Clara's pale face showed a hint of shame. "Sergio, I..." "Get out!" Sergio's attitude was cold. He hated Clara even more now. Clara bit her lip and said, "I know that I was wrong, but I just couldn't control myself. Now, I'm not asking for anything else. I just want to give birth to your child and make sure that he has a father." Clara lowered her head and looked at her slightly swollen belly. "You don't have to forget about Maeve. It's okay. I'm just begging you to give me and the child a place to stay." "I've let you into the Brooks family. That's the biggest concession I can make. Don't even think about anything else," Sergio replied coldly. "I can live without status or recognition. But my child can't live without them!" Clara grabbed Sergio's arm. "I know I've done a lot of wrong in the past. I'll change. Can you give me a chance?" Sergio shook off Clara's hand. His gaze was as cold as ice. "Get out before I lose my temper completely." Despite Sergio's heartlessness, Clara began to undress.