Chapter 43 - It’s for your good

Chapter 43: Chapter 41: It’s for your goodFor a moment, Maya was stunned, her big eyes staring straight at the man kissing her, thinking, is he really going to check her injuries because she annoyed him?

She held her breath, not daring to move, her small hands clenched tightly into fists, also not daring to push him away.

Finally, Liam’s ears were quiet, thinking someone had been scared stupid, he let her go and continued driving.

"How about it? Do you feel anything? Has there been any change?" She turned sideways, staring at his face, asking seriously.

He thought she’d shut up and suggest getting out of the car, but unexpectedly, she asked if he felt anything. He admitted he lost, lost so much he didn’t want to pay attention to her.

"Is it that you didn’t feel anything? Don’t be afraid, it’s because we’re siblings. Wasn’t that beautiful girl enough earlier? There’s also a mixed-race one here, though she’s a bit pricey, but you have money, no worries."

"How about you look at the photos again, close your eyes, and kiss me one more time, imagining I’m one of those models, what do you think?"

"Say something, Liam! Don’t scare me like this, okay? If Grandpa finds out I rendered you useless, he’ll definitely skin me alive."

"Liam, Liam!"

Liam listened to the chatter in his ear, not finding it annoying anymore. He held the steering wheel with his right hand and propped his left hand against his lips, turning his head to look out the window and stifling a laugh. He was really impressed, impressed by Maya, who was a little chatterbox, not the legendary iceberg.

Maya’s chatter didn’t stop all the way to school, as if her third brother was her child, unable to have children was more important than her not being able to have children.

In the parking lot, Liam grabbed the girl’s shoulders, lowering his head, looking at her seriously, solemnly saying, "Maya, I don’t blame you for last night’s incident, but I beg you to forget about it, don’t bring it up again, or I’ll definitely make sure you can’t return to the Spencer Family."

Maya listened to his threat, frowning, pouting in reluctance, saying, "I’m doing it for your own good."

"Alright! Turn around, go forward, and head to class." Liam said this as he turned Maya around and sent her away.

Maya took a few steps, looking back repeatedly, as if it was a life-and-death departure, like she’d never see her third brother again, stirring Liam’s helpless smile, shaking his head.

However, throughout today, Maya was absent-minded, thinking only about her third brother,

this was the first time in her life she felt such a heavy sense of guilt.

During the break, she ran to the principal’s office several times, wanting to console him, but Liam was prepared, either talking with a teacher or discussing with the dean, leaving Maya with no chance to bring up such awkward topics.

But, what he didn’t expect was, leaving work early, he was still blocked by her in the parking lot.

He had just unlocked the car when she slipped into the front passenger seat, fastening her seatbelt, showing no intention of getting out.

"Get out, I have things to do, not going home."

"Are you going to see a beauty? I’ll go with you."

"Are you planning to watch a live broadcast?"

"If you don’t mind, I can take a look too, see if you’re doing well."

"Have some decency, can you?"

"I’m doing it for your own good."

"Maya, did your mom only teach you to cling to men?"

When he blurted this out, Maya’s expression changed suddenly, her chattering stopped abruptly. She hated it when people brought up her mom in a bad way.

Liam saw her pale face and realized he’d been too harsh. He said it casually, unaware she’d care so much.

The situation became stiff, he saw her little hands tightly gripping the seatbelt, biting her lower lip, motionless.

Maya couldn’t argue about her mom being the third party, her mom was indeed her father’s extramarital woman.

She swallowed, lowered her head, she always hated when people criticized her, saying she only knew how to seduce men.

That’s why she closed herself off, not making friends.

She admitted Liam was the guy she approached on her own, but he was different, he was a brother, he saved her, can’t she see him as a brother? She didn’t understand why he would insult her like this, she was unhappy but didn’t get out of the car.

Liam saw this, swallowed, a bit at a loss, he rarely spoke so harshly to others, yet he had said it to her a few times, and this time he made her unhappy.

Seeing the girl was worried about him, shamelessly following him around to advise and encourage him.

For a moment, he felt a little uncomfortable.

So, he didn’t continue to urge her out of the car, but started the vehicle and went home.

Finally, seeing her unhappy appearance, he couldn’t help but explain to her: "I said it casually, don’t take it to heart."

She asked instead: "Why is it so hard to have a family member?"

From her words, he understood she regarded him as family, regardless of motive or simply seeing him as a brother, she considered him a family member.

He was actually rendered speechless by her single sentence.

After a while, he said: "Actually, others aren’t so important, living well yourself is what matters."

She didn’t speak further, but she understood. Even though she shamelessly followed him around, even though she wanted to be close to him, he still didn’t see her as a sister. The only life-and-death bond to him was Sister Jane Spencer.

Until they were almost home, she asked him: "Is it that aside from Sister Jane Spencer, you won’t consider anyone else as family?" Because they were born from the same mother.

In the Spencer Family, she was the only one with no support, subjected to bullying.

"Family? I think you can try making friends, that classmate of yours is quite nice." He spoke with a parental tone.

"Yes, her name is Ella Turner, her brother is Ethan Turner, her brother treats her well."

"Oh!" He gave a perfunctory response but just realized this girl longs for family.

He found it hard to imagine that even after so much bullying in the Spencer Family, she still harbored some hope for family affection, should he say she was silly? Or rather, naive?

After an "oh" from him, both fell silent again, instantly turning into strangers.

Once home, it was quite lively, Grandpa was out and about again, and among the crowd was a stranger, who must be a distinguished guest to have Grandpa come out.

While watching the man, Maya realized, isn’t he the one who bought her shoes the other day?

Only then did she remember, that farewell wasn’t a joke, but truly a reunion.

Beside them, Liam watched Maya staring straight at the guest, taking a deep breath, pondering if she knew him? When did she meet him? What was the relationship?

"Liam, Maya is back! Look at these siblings, as close as one person."

Hannah’s voice made the two exceedingly uncomfortable, because of its hidden implication, evidently Elia had told Hannah about yesterday’s observation.