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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.

previous life, her actions brought them undeserved distress, preventing them from finding happiness. Why

their downfall was even more

would have never left their side until her final

accompanied her out of the hospital room, the two walked

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it seems like it’ll happen soon,” Maggie admitted,

t

hair, offering a gentle caution, “Take your time with this,

not that kind of person, yet he could not ignore the

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

won’t do that to me,” Maggie

both in this lifetime and the

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

endeavors for Joseph. She quietly confessed, “Truth is, my judgment has been pretty awful.“.

veered towards their

the Camerons asking me to come back. They’re gearing up

moment before adding. “They’re really pushing the timeline, and Vanessa moving in with the Adams is a big reason why the

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

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

plan to do?” Ericko’s voice

walking, looking at him intently, “Have you heard

not born into privilege, had some shady contacts, and started out as an enforcer in the nightlife. However, his bold

into smuggling, finding success. Initially, his dealings were varied, but recently, he focused on timber and jewelry, aligning him with

the industry, understood.

him to

it seems you’re

rising profile and involvement in lucrative areas had drawn attention from higher–ups, posing a threat to his operations. Maggie

was on the brink of being caught, and his activities were monitored closely, just waiting for the

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else had inadvertently set a trap for Shawn, but this time, the

take care of the preparations,” Ericko confirmed, signaling his grasp of Maggie’s strategy.

sense of ease. She shared further, “Beyond just getting the goods,