Chapter 13

Meanwhile,

Isabella had always been close to Maggie's grandmother.

Before, whenever Isabella was home and Maggie visited the family, she almost always brought her

Rughter along.

But now, although Isabella had returned to the country, she hadn't called her once in all these days

Instead, she called Julia every day, unable to go even a few days without seeing her.

Given that, there was no need to force things.

Besides, now that Isabella and Julia were so close, if the old lady found out, who knew how upset she would be.

So this time, even though Isabella was back in the country, Maggie didn't go to Franklin's place to pick her up, but went to the family home alone.

The traffic was heavy, and it was already past six when Maggie arrived.

Maggie's grandmother's smile faltered when she saw her, gently touching her face with concern, "You've lost weight."

Maggie's eyelashes fluttered as she said, "Work has been busy lately."

The old lady sighed, "No matter how busy, you must eat properly."

"I know, Grandmother. I'll take care of myself."

Maggie sat beside her grandmother, resting her face on the elderly woman's shoulder, seeking some warmth.

Seeing the lamb soup was nearly ready, the old lady asked someone to serve her a bowl to warm her

1. up.

to her grandmother's caring words, Maggie's eyes welled up

CEO. Your

Chapter 13

grandmother would worry, she quickly composed herself and asked, "Haven't Aunt and the others returned from their trip

enjoying themselves so much they said they'll be back a week

he have

his dinner when he heard you

d

back to eat with us. He

"Good."

finished

smiled

you lost weight?

busy

adding meat to her bowl

loss, Maggie could also see how haggard he looked. Although she didn't work at Jason's Corporation, she knew the company was struggling. Jason was overwhelmed with company

when Franklin's grandmother had strictly ordered it, Franklin had never helped her and

for Franklin's grandmother, given how Franklin misunderstood her, he wouldn't just refuse to help-he might even deliberately

smile, and the delicious lamb in her mouth

Chapter 11

never asked her to seek Franklin's help, even

lady was dozing.

uncle doesn't

no use for it anyway." Maggie pressed the card back to him. "I can't help with

been academically gifted. She could handle research and development, but

artificial intelligence years ago, and

various income streams meant she could earn tens

money many

Remained barely alive.

I lack

company to invest heavily during transformation.

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