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

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

CEO. Your

Chapter 13

grandmother would worry, she quickly composed herself and asked, "Haven't Aunt and the

so much they said they'll be back

he have business

uncle canceled his dinner when he heard you

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to eat with

"Good."

finished speaking, Jason

Maggie, he smiled saying "Mag,

his brow furrowed, "Why have you

"I was too busy before...

kept adding meat to her bowl as the servants served

Corporation, she knew the company was struggling. Jason was overwhelmed with company matters

times when Franklin's grandmother had strictly ordered it, Franklin had never

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

gave a bitter smile, and the delicious lamb in

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had never asked her to seek

dinner, while the old lady was dozing. Maggie handed Jason a card containing

uncle doesn't

Maggie pressed the card back to him. "I can't help with anything else, this is all I can do." True, she had

research and development,

secured several patents in artificial intelligence years ago, and the tech company

various income streams meant she could earn

money

Remained barely alive.

I lack

normal for a company to invest heavily

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