Chapter138:

Chapter 138 Maximilian’s Point of View “I have nothing to do with Sara,” I said, my voice cutting through the tense silence. The weight of my words hung heavily in the air, shocking not only Eva but Sara and her mother, Emily, who stood a few steps away. Eva’s eyes widened momentarily before narrowing into a cold, disbelieving glare. “That’s not my business, Max,” she said sharply, crossing her arms over her chest. “You’ve made it clear that I mean nothing to you. So don’t come here acting like I do now.” Her words stung, but before I could respond, Sara’s voice sliced through the moment, laced with venom. “Of course, she’d say that,” Sara sneered, stepping forward with Emily trailing behind her. “Eva always plays the victim, doesn’t she? Poor little Eva, the perfect wife, while she’s out here clinging to another man.” My fists clenched at her audacity, but Eva didn’t flinch. She stood her ground, her chin held high, though I could see the flicker of pain in her eyes. “You don’t know w