---- Chapter 419 "No need, Grandma," Maggie said. "I still have some work to deal with. I won't stay for dinner." It wasn't really work-she just didn't want to linger here any longer. Strictly speaking, since she and Franklin weren't officially divorced yet, she was still part of the Wilson family. She didn't need to keep her distance like this. But in Maggie's mind, ever since the divorce was on the table, she had already drawn a clear line with Franklin. Old Mrs. Wilson understood this. Seeing that Maggie was determined, she didn't press further, only shot Franklin a fierce glare.

Franklin pretended not to see it. He looked at Maggie. "I'll take you back." ---- "No." Maggie declined. "You're busy. Let the driver take me." Franklin didn't insist. "All right." Maggie returned upstairs for her bag and came down ready to leave. Both Old Mrs. Wilson and Franklin walked her out. Isabella only then realized Maggie was going. "Mommy, you're leaving so soon?" "Mm." Maggie rubbed her hair. "Take care of yourself, don't play too hard." "I know." Isabella clung to her tightly. "School starts in a few days. Mommy, will you take me to school that day?" Maggie hesitated, then nodded.

"Franklin was supposed to be at the office today, but he stayed to take care of you..." ---- And it had all been voluntary-Maggie hadn't forced him. Maggie lowered her eyes. "Grandma-" "I know." The old lady

Franklin. She hesitated before opening the message. It was a document. She frowned, opened

Cole, she forwarded the file to Johnny. ---- He skimmed it, then frowned. "You just recovered, and

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