Chapter 157

The first time Maja laid eyes on Maureen, she knew she was a classy lady, always speaking with kindness and respect.

Ryan described his mom as a fiendish mom, but Maja was actually pretty jealous of him. Apart from her own mom, Maureen was the most elegant woman she had ever met.

After everything she’s been through, plus being all alone in the hospital for so long, her defenses were pretty much shot.

Last night was cold and wet, and her cheek ached, her body feeling all funky due to the side effects of the meds.

She dreamt of her mom.

But the dream was short–lived, her mom had been gone for years, and she’d long forgotten what her warmth felt like.

Maureen was like the embodiment of gentleness.

“Penny?” Maureen saw her spacing out, thinking she was upset.

“Every family has hidden difficulties.. If you don’t want me to meet your parents, I won’t. Remember what I told you last time? When you encounter problems, reach out to Ryan. He’s your boyfriend. He’ll help you out.”

The nicer Maureen was, the guiltier Maja felt.”

“Ms. Raymond, I get it. I’ll remember.”

was itching to get out of there.

was her ego at work. After all, it must’ve been pretty embarrassing to be seen in such a state by your boyfriend’s mom, not once but

have my number. My attitude

door of the hospital, where

getting in her car, she drove to Rosewood Manor.

be at the company, so she wouldn’t run into him back

was so tired of hiding, wishing the money from

the living room, Maria saw the handprint on her cheek and was

“Ms. Pennyfeather, you…“.

an ice bag to

up by the events of last night, she thought her life was

lingered in her chest until she got back to Rosewood Manor and saw Maria’s face, that’s when she felt

relieved.

L

I just want to rest

say anything else, just watched her go

Maja had been wronged or had a fight

someone who would do anything to women. Maria was at a loss, all

hearing this, Holden was really

of high–quality ingredients and gifts were sent

this, she was still resting

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