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,

and ask her to take me to school.

Franklin could respond, his phone rang. It was a call from the family estate. When he answered, it

back in the country?” “Yes.” “Did Bella come back with you?” “She did.” “It’s been so long

“Understood.”

asked, “Where’s Mag? Let me talk to her.” “She’s not here.” “How could she

Chapter 14

even know where your

Franklin’s tone softened slightly, though he

of anger!”

knew that this grandson had always had his own

with Maggie was already a major compromise for Franklin. Given his personality, even if it was for his own good, she couldn’t push

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

at first, but after catching the latter part of the conversation, she asked

words, Franklin said while dialing Maggie’s number,

wants us to

for

had always been good to Isabella, and she

too.

seen great–grandmother in so long, I miss her.” Franklin looked at his phone and made a

Maggie was having breakfast at her family home. Seeing Franklin’s incoming call, she

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255