Chapter 114

“Ms Pennyfeather, did you drop something?” Maria asked, looking slightly worned and instinctively starting to look around.

“Nah, just a book that fell on the floor,” Maja clarified

Upon hearing this, Maria breathed a sigh of relief and went back to cooking

Maja then picked up the gift box and opened it to find a bracelet, a very delicate gemstone bracelet

Knowing it was a gift from Holden, she was certain it must’ve cost a pretty penny

Out of courtesy, Maja whipped out her phone and quickly gave Holden a ring

As soon as the call connected, Holden’s coughing could be heard from the other end.

“Maja, how’s your dad’s health?” Holden asked.

Maja felt a pang of guilt, as she had previously lied to Holden about wanting to have a baby, while in reality, she already had an agreement with Jan.

“My dad’s much better, thanks for the gift, grandpa,” she replied.

“Did lan visit your dad like I asked him to?”

Maja knew that Holden was testing her, trying to see if lan was obedient.

“Yes, he did He’s doing great, you don’t need to worry.”

eyes lit up with amusement, a smile curling up

introduce you to some

welled up with tears,

and lan. I’m really looking forward to holding your baby.”

Mr. Raymond…” Maja instinctively began to say Mr. Raymond’s name, but thinking better of it added, “We’re working on it. I had some

time.”

time, as long

once more

on her wrist, she felt an immense pressure.

her temples, went downstairs to pick up the evening gown she planned to wear.

a few diamonds adorning the

and it

still a good few hours before the evening party, she decided to put her makeup on later and set

is Coco still

these past few days, I didn’t dare let him out. Luckily, the room is soundproof, otherwise his barking would’ve kept

room to free Coco. As soon as she approached the room, she could hear Coco’s pitiful

Manor as soon as her bank transfer came through. She couldn’t stand

her scent, he became extremely excited, barking

the door, a gust

the villa, she decided to take Coco out for

to Maria and started on her walk

extremely lively. Maja had to walk briskly just

didn’t chastise him, thinking he might have been upset these past few days.

walking a few hundred meters, Coco suddenly barked and bolted forward.

leash, her hand was

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