Chapter 86

Franklin looked at her for a moment, then turned his gaze away, replying: "Hmm."

Maggie breathed a quiet sigh of relief, glad that he hadn't misunderstood. She didn't say anything more and walked toward

the walk-in closet.

After getting dressed, she came out of the closet to find that Franklin was still in the room.

didn't think they had anything to talk about, so she gave him a quick glance before walking past him and sitting down at the vanity to do her skincare routine.

Tranklin got up, walked to the closet, and headed to the bathroom for his shower.

By the time she finished her skincare, it was already late. She climbed into bed, but despite feeling exhausted, she couldn't seem to fall asleep. The events of the day had left her mind in a jumble.

The night before, she had slept peacefully beside Franklin, but tonight, her emotions were more complicated.

Not long after, Franklin came out of the bathroom, fresh from his shower. on the other side of the bed.

A while la

later, he turned off the lights and lay down

Maggie could sense the distance between them, though he didn't say anything.

The room was silent.

Maggie's thoughts became hazy, and she eventually drifted off to sleep. The

to find that Gr

downstairs to find that Grandma Wilson

was dressed in a gray sports outfit, his hair slightly damp from sweat-he had likely just

of them

surprised, thought it was a good thing they both woke up

before she could ponder further, Franklin, his expression calm, spoke up. "I've studied pharmacology. The

turned and walked upstairs without waiting

froze for a moment, the meaning of his words slowly sinking in. Franklin had realized that Grandma Wilson had put something in the

hadn't expected Grandma Wilson

Has Wanted a tvorce for a Lone

much it always a good thing Sigh I still want another grandson. Mag, if you have

Maggie

didn't know what to

that there

last night,

that

on the

face softened a little, likely

sat next to her, but neither of them initiated

Isabella to school, but today, Isabella asked if Franklin

Tranklin agreed. "Got it."

glanced at Maggie and said, "Frank, take Mag along too. You're both heading in

He has too many social engagements and won't be at the company much. I don't have a car, so it's inconvenient for me." Grandma Wilson didn't relent. "He can go to his engagements, but if you don't have a car when you

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