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Perhaps because they hadn't officially divorced yet, Franklin didn't want to disturb the elderly lady and hadn't had anyone touch her things.

She pulled her thoughts back, took a set of pajamas and a towel, and left the master bedroom to go to Isabella's room.

pella was sitting on the bed, playing with her tablet. When she saw the clothes in Maggie's hand, she asked curiously, "Mommy, are you going to take a bath in my room?" Maggie replied, "Mmm."

She hadn't been in the bathroom for long when Franklin entered Isabella's room.

When he saw her glance towards the bathroom, Isabella said, "Mommy is taking a shower inside."

Franklin, "Mhm."

He then asked, "Did you ask your mommy to take a shower here?"

"No, Mommy brought her own clothes over."

Franklin didn't ask further. He spoke a few more words to her and told her to rest early before turning to leave.

In the bathroom, Maggie heard some noise, knowing that Franklin had arrived, but she couldn't make out what they were

saying.

Isabella was still recovering from her illness. After taking medicine, she was prone to drowsiness. Seeing that it was getting- late, Maggie decided to lie down beside her on the bed after finishing her shower. Isabella nestled into her arms and rubbed her cheek against Maggie's shoulder. "Mommy, you smell so good and feel so soft."

She felt that being in Mommy's arms was the most comfortable place.

even more comfortable

like Julia, she didn't say that out

Isabella quickly fell asleep.

too, was tired and soon drifted off

fell ill, she developed a habit of kicking

like she used to. She woke up several times throughout the night, carefully covering her up each time to make sure she didn't catch a cold before going

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and looked out the window.

runding

usually ran for about an hour

washing up, Maggie changed into some clothes and went downstairs to the

an hour later, she handed the remaining tasks over to Aunt Sara. After confirming that Isabella didn't have a fever anymore, she went upstairs to grab her bag and

around but didn't find Maggie

"Madam has gone out for

Isabella pouted. "Oh..."

"But before Madam left, she

mood lit

She was also hungry, so

eat.

after, Franklin came

paused for a moment and asked Aunt Sara,

"Oh, Madam went out."

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