Chapter 14 Someone Like That +2 Bonus Maxen looked away with an indifferent expression . " You don't need to get involved with someone like that . " With that , he turned and walked off . But inside the office , Lyra heard every word loud and clear , and her face turned pale in an instant . To Maxen , Micah was nothing more than a useless burden . And the worst part was , Lyra couldn't argue with him . Micah had seriously injured someone - there was no denying that . Still , Lyra knew her brother . He might have neglected his studies and gotten into fights from time to time , but it was always because someone else started it . He had never caused serious harm before . But she still wanted to know what had actually pushed Micah to go that far this time . Lyra appreciated that Maxen was willing to help , but hearing him criticize Micah in front of Veronica had left a bitter taste in her mouth . Then again , Lyra couldn't fully blame Maxen . To him , everyone from the Sheppard family was greedy and self - serving . He had never had a good impression of them . 1/4 21:05 Chapter 14 Someone Like That +2 Bonus Veronica glanced smugly toward the office before hurrying after Maxen . Her earlier hesitation disappeared , and she raised her voice on purpose . " Max , Dr. Sheppard is such a nice girl . Don't be so harsh . " From her point of view , Maxen clearly seemed to dislike Lyra . Otherwise , he wouldn't have called her " someone like that . " It was obvious they knew each other , but whatever their relationship was , it wasn't close . With a bright smile , Veronica slipped her arm through his . " Max , will you go with me to get Felix later ? We could go out for dinner afterward . " Instead of answering , Maxen asked , " Did you see what's trending online ? " At the mention of the trending topic , Veronica froze for a second . She had arranged to be photographed on purpose , thinking Maxen wouldn't care about online gossip . But before the story had even picked up steam , it had already been buried . That told her everything . Whatever feelings Maxen once had for her , they were long gone . Still , as long as he felt any guilt toward her , she believed she had a chance . She just needed to play the long game . Veronica let go of his hand , her expression filled with guilt . " I only found out today , " she said softly . " I didn't expect that just 2/4 21:05 Chapter 14 Someone Like That +2 Bonus picking up Felix with me would get caught on camera . I'm really sorry . I dragged you into this . " Maxen indifferently said , " He's not my son , after all . I can't prioritize him in everything . I've already hired a nanny . From now on , she'll be the one picking him up . " Veronica understood exactly what he was implying , but she didn't dare talk back . She lowered her gaze and bit down gently , her voice barely audible . " Okay … " After Maxen left , she returned to her office and swept the stack of files off the desk in a burst of frustration . Veronica could tell that he still felt bad about everything , but it was obvious he didn't care for her the way he used to . She couldn't help but wonder if there was really someone else in his life now . The thought hit hard . She immediately grabbed her phone and dialed a number , her tone cold and sharp . " It's me . I need you to look into someone named Lyra Sheppard . " ***** Lyra didn't get off work until late . When she walked through the door of Maple Grove Towers , she saw Maxen on the living room sofa , flipping through TV channels with the remote . 3/4 21:05 Chapter 14 Someone Like That 13 +2 Bonus Maxen's suit jacket was draped over the back of the couch , his tie loose and barely clinging to his collar . Lyra paused at the entryway , confused . He hadn't been around much lately , but now he seemed to be coming home more often . Maxen wasn't paying any real attention to the television . When he noticed her come in , he shut it off right away , and silence filled the room . He set the remote down on the table and turned his gaze toward her . " I haven't eaten . " Lyra almost thought she'd misheard him . Isn't he here to get me to sign the divorce papers ? Seeing Lyra frozen in place , Maxen gave a short , scoffing laugh . " Oh , what's this ? Don't you want to get your pathetic brother a lawyer ? " → Write your comment 4/4 Gifts