Chapter 240

Maxine’s POV

"I'm sorry to interrupt," he began walking. "I hope you ladies had a nice time together."

I nodded, stifling. "We did. Thank you." I said quietly.

"I'm sorry but it's time for Ella to leave," Ronan said.

"Why?" Ella asked, the word slipping out of her mouth before she could stop herself.

"Because I said so, darling. And, I don't want people knowing Maxine's location," he replied, sounding too kind that it got on my nerves.

"But, I won't tell a soul!" Ella countered.

"Except your husband. And maybe a few other friends?" Ronan asked. Ella shut her mouth. "I thought so."

"Don't talk to her like that," I said, standing to my feet.

Ronan faltered, clearly not expecting me to react like that. He cleared his throat and adjusted the collar of his shirt. "My apologies, then. But, she must leave, now." He replied.

Ella grabbed my hand. "It's okay. I'll go. We’ll see each other again soon?”

I nodded