Chapter 109

Chapter

109

On Friday night, after work, Maggie returned to Franklin's villa.

She was surprised to find that he was at home. It was quite rare for him to be home at this hour.

Franklin was on the phone. When he heard her footsteps, he glanced at her, then turned back to continue his call.

The housekeeper knew that Maggie was going to take Isabella to the Miller family house, so he had already prepared the foo

ending for her and Isabella to eat before leaving.

But since Maggie planned to eat at the Miller family house, she politely declined.

"No need," she said.

The housekeeper hesitated, then looked to Franklin for guidance.

Franklin, who hadn't finished his call yet but was likely listening to their conversation, moved the phone away from his mouf and said, "Listen to Madam." After that, he returned to his call.

Maggie nodded and turned to Isabella. "Let's go, Isabella."

"Okay." Isabella waved to Franklin. "Dad, we're leaving now. Bye!"

Franklin waved back with a slight nod, "Goodbye."

Maggie didn't speak to Franklin at all and simply took Isabella and left.

anything unusual. After saying goodbye to Isabella, he continued his call while

was a grand affair. After they returned to the Miller family house and had

she finished helping, it was

she woke

rest of the family, gathered around her grandmother to offer their birthday congratulations, and presented the gifts they

came time for the gift-giving,

down and put her ear closer. "What's

"Mom, I

this at that

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resist, she scolded, "Mom, why didn't you remind

for your dad and Grandma, but you're still a child, so it's fine if you didn't prepare one. But next time, when Grandma's birthday comes around, make sure you're ready with something." Though Maggie said this,

true. But if she had been thoughtful, upon learning that today was her grandmother's birthday, she

much effort. She could have simply drawn

she picked her up yesterday. It would have been

thought of it

like this with

date but also

see that Isabella didn't care

didn't notice the coldness in Maggie's expression. Upon

to the elderly

the embroidered picture: "This embroidery was prepared by Grandma for you with Frank's

and unwrapped it, admiring it for a moment. The gift hit the mark perfectly and she was very pleased.

of emerald jewelry: "This is from

excellent

was from Franklin, she only glanced at it briefly before closing the box and setting it aside, casually saying, "Very

that day,

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