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.

and thought it 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

number. My attitude towards

the hospital, where she

she drove to Rosewood Manor.

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

so tired of hiding, wishing the money from the bank would come through

Maria saw the handprint

“Ms. Pennyfeather, you…“.

to get an ice bag to apply to

really shaken up by the events of last night, she thought her

Rosewood Manor and saw Maria’s face, that’s when she

relieved.

L

I’m good. I just want

didn’t say anything else, just watched her go upstairs.

was really worried, wondering if Maja had been wronged

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

this, Holden was

ingredients and gifts were sent to Rosewood Manor, just to cheer Maja

all this, she was still resting in

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