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

CEO. Your

Chapter 13

would worry, she quickly composed herself and

they said they'll be back

Uncle? Does he

canceled his dinner when he heard you were coming.

d

with us. He should be

"Good."

as they finished speaking, Jason

he smiled

furrowed, "Why have you lost weight? Haven't

"I was too busy before... I'll eat

and kept adding meat to

Although she didn't work at Jason's Corporation, she knew the company was struggling. Jason was overwhelmed with company matters daily but couldn't turn things around yet. Over

had strictly ordered it, Franklin

misunderstood her, he wouldn't just refuse to help-he might even deliberately

Maggie gave a bitter smile, and the

Chapter 11

had never asked her to seek Franklin's help, even

lady was dozing. Maggie handed Jason

uncle doesn't

Maggie pressed the card back to him. "I can't help

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

years ago, and the tech company she co-founded with Johnny and others paid annual

streams meant she could earn tens of millions even

money

Remained barely alive.

I

for a company to invest heavily during

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