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.

saying goodbye to Isabella, he continued his call

they returned to the Miller family house

she finished helping, it was already past eleven at

she woke

breakfast, she joined the rest of the family, gathered around her grandmother to

came time for the gift-giving, Isabella paused, then tugged

and put her ear closer.

embarrassed, whispered, "Mom,

only realized this at

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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

learning that today was her grandmother's birthday, she should have remembered to get a gift for

gift didn't need to be expensive or require too much effort. She could have simply

she picked her up

thought of it at

wasn't like

also eagerly counted down the days,

didn't care enough that she didn't bother reminding

in Maggie's expression. Upon

Jason presented his gift to the elderly

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

matriarch took it and unwrapped it, admiring it for a moment. The gift hit the mark perfectly and

set of

of excellent quality. The matriarch

it briefly before closing the

Franklin would come to her birthday celebration that day, she didn't ask a word. She couldn't be

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