Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 96 Acknowledging Each Other

“It’s not that bad. It was heartbreaking when I found out everything was fake,” Maggie said with a smile. She was feeling happy, too.

In her previous life, she never had the opportunity to converse with Ericko.

After assisting the Camerons to eradicate the Adams, her parents passed away one after the other. Ericko treated her like an enemy, seeking revenge relentlessly.

If it weren’t for Nathael protecting her in the midst of it all, she probably would have died several times.

Later on, perhaps upon learning about her background, Ericko ceased his revenge towards her. He had just observed her from a distance on a few occasions.

She had long lost interest in the Adams, unaware of what had happened to Ericko,

As she gazed at the man before her, Maggie suddenly felt like drinking with him. “Do you like to eat pizza?”

Ericko was momentarily taken aback. He hadn’t expected such a casual question.

Perhaps it was their familial connection; Ericko immediately knew what she was thinking. “Let’s go, my

treat.

He took her to a pizza place she had never heard of. He led her to a secluded location in a winding alley.

Before entering the alley, Maggie could smell the enticing aroma of pizza crust.

“Their pizza tasted very authentic. Although there are a lot of customers, it’s not overly noisy. Reservations are often necessary. Fortunately, I have a good rapport with the owner. I can eat here without any hassle.”

Ericko introduced the place to Maggie.

Before long, they were escorted to the second floor. The tables upstairs were spaced out. The entire loft was semi–open, offering a beautiful view outside.

Despite having many customers, it was quiet due to the vast distance between each table.

was quite vintage, with some

with vintage and modern ornaments. Maggie could tell

moment she smelled the aroma

Ericko said while handing the menu to Maggie.

talked and ate for over

than a fine–dining restaurant. They could talk about everything here and get

heartily, and she was

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for another glass of crafted beer recommended by Ericko. She looked like

shirt collar loosened. He ate a lot, too.

serving food

at his

to have a brother

the same way with

2. 2.

stopped searching for you all these years,” Ericko spoke softly. He

believe you.” Maggie chuckled lightly,

they engaged in heartfelt conversations.

D

told her that she had been kidnapped because of him. The kidnappers had intended to kidnap him. It was just a twist of fate that he didn’t leave the house that day, and she

their destinies were

her parents‘ health, and Ericko reassured her that they were currently stable. Although her mother had never been in good health, she had been taking care of herself for years, and she

brought up Vanessa’s

immediately believed she was her lost granddaughter and treated her very well, often

was always perceptive. Over time, she was treated relatively well by their parents, all for the sake of Madam Adam.

grandmother loved you the most when you were young. It

has blamed herself for not protecting you well and letting you fall into the hands of bad people,”

unclear mind, the family couldn’t bear to upset

to this, Maggie

Adams even though her true identity was revealed. It was all for the