Chapter 14

However, he didn’t think too deeply about it, assuming Maggie had probably returned to

her family.

When he entered the bathroom, he suddenly remembered that whenever Maggie visited her family in the past, she would always take Isabella along.

Today was unusually different she hadn’t taken their daughter. Could it be that she hadn’t gone to her family after all?

Then again, perhaps something had happened at her household.

The words Chad spoke when leaving the company this afternoon flashed through his mind, and Franklin became certain of this possibility. He paused mid–step but decided not to

intervene.

The next morning, while having breakfast, Franklin said to Isabella, “The enrollment procedures are complete.

You’ll report to school tomorrow morning.” “I know,” Isabella wrinkled her little

e nose.

“Dad, can you take me to school tomorrow?” “I might not be free.” “Oh, alright.” Isabella’s eyes darted around before suddenly lighting up. She said cheerfully,

I’ll call Aunt Julia later and ask her to take me to

It was a call from the family estate. When he answered, it was Franklin’s grandmother’s voice on the other end.

with you?” “She did.” “It’s been so long since I’ve seen Bella, I miss her. Tonight, bring her and Mag over for

“Understood.”

Mag? Let me talk to her.” “She’s not here.” “How could she not be here at this hour?” “She probably went

Chapter 14

know where your wife

“You” Grandmother sighed and finally fell silent. At this point, Franklin’s tone softened slightly, though

of anger!”

knew that

with Maggie was already a major compromise for Franklin. Given his personality, even if it was

say to you, hmph.” “Mm, see you tonight.” “You – hmph!” Grandmother hung up

paying attention at first, but after catching the latter part of the

elderly lady’s words, Franklin said while dialing Maggie’s number, “She

wants us to

back for

Isabella, and she loved her

too.

I haven’t seen great–grandmother in so long, I miss her.”

family home. Seeing Franklin’s

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