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Chapter 107 Are You Mad at Me?

“I do. Mrs. Adam, you’ve got it twisted. I’m not into Ericko like that,” Maggie quickly set the record straight thinking back to what Nathael had said last night.

She wondered why he did push her a little harder because she would have said yes if he did.

Yet, deep down, she knew it would always be him.

Despite her own second–guessing, Maggie could not imagine being with anyone else.

Hearing this, Fiona felt a bit let down and went straight for the jugular with her next question, catching Maggie off guard, “So, when are you going to break it off?”

Phillip cleared his throat loudly.

Phillip could not stand to watch anymore and had to say something.

Ericko, feeling a headache coming on, was shocked to hear Maggie had a boyfriend, especially since Nathael did not strike him as the type to charm someone like her.

Fiona, though, seemed to really hit it off with Maggie, diving into deep conversation. Maggie, enjoying the vibe, stayed close to her mom, keeping her company and making sure she was having a good time.

Ericko watched the scene unfold with gentle eyes.

Remembering Nathael mentioning her stomach troubles and skipping breakfast, he quickly arranged for a breakfast delivery.

Initially feeling out of place, Maggie was persuaded by Fiona and Ericko to join them for the meal.

Time seemed to speed up as they enjoyed their morning.

When Fiona appeared slightly tired, Maggie decided it was time to say goodbye.

Grasping her hand, Fiona offered a heartfelt invitation, “Drop by my place sometime or come see me at work. Our home might not be filled with much, but our jewelry

ollection is vast. Pick anything you fancy.”

Maggie listened to Fiona’s generous words, yet her smile faltered.

Her family had always been kind–hearted.

in her previous life, her actions brought them undeserved distress, preventing them from

Nathael had avenged her, ensuring their

final moments. Still, she puzzled over why Joseph, after

hospital room, the two walked through

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like it’ll happen soon,”

t

offering a gentle caution, “Take your time with this, he might

not that kind of person, yet he could not

elsewhere, perhaps his counsel would differ. However, his affection for his sister warranted some

that to me,” Maggie quickly came to

was certain of Nathael’s regard for her both in

choosing to keep his thoughts to himself, “Alright, I’ll take your word

her past endeavors for Joseph. She quietly

naturally veered

Camerons asking me to come back. They’re

timeline, and Vanessa moving in with the

like before, Vanessa had found her way into the Adams‘ jewelry business.

under Madam Adam’s protection, her tendency to yield serving her in this

you plan to do?” Ericko’s voice was soft, curious about her next move.

at him intently, “Have you

privilege, had some shady contacts, and started out as an enforcer in the nightlife. However, his bold actions, keen eye, and sharp intellect

into smuggling, finding success. Initially, his dealings were varied, but recently, he

the industry, understood.

planning to use him to ensnare

it seems

a threat to his operations.

activities were

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life, someone else had inadvertently set a trap for Shawn, but this

care of the preparations,” Ericko confirmed, signaling his grasp

was sharp and on the ball, brought Maggie a sense of ease. She shared further,