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 watching them

her grandmother was a grand affair. After they returned

it was already past eleven at

next morning, she woke

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

time for the gift-giving,

and put her ear closer. "What's

embarrassed, whispered, "Mom, I didn't prepare

this at

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"Mom, why didn't you

you didn't prepare one. But next time, when Grandma's birthday comes around, make sure you're ready with something." Though

reminded Isabella to prepare a gift, true. But if she had been thoughtful, upon learning that

much effort. She could have simply drawn

her up yesterday.

hadn't thought

she wasn't like

not only remembered the date but also eagerly

Isabella didn't

notice the coldness in Maggie's expression. Upon hearing

Jason presented his gift to the elderly matriarch, Maggie also handed

picture: "This embroidery was prepared by

The gift hit the mark perfectly and she was very

then presented the set of emerald

set was of excellent quality. The

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

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

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