The Heart I Gave The Love I Lost

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

his phone rang. It was a call from the family estate. When he answered, it was Franklin’s grandmother’s voice

“She did.” “It’s been

“Understood.”

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

Chapter 14

don’t even know where

silent. At this point, Franklin’s tone softened slightly, though he changed the subject, “Have

of anger!”

small laugh. He continued eating his breakfast methodically. Grandmother knew that this

of his marriage with Maggie was already a major compromise for Franklin. Given

“Fine, this old lady has nothing more to say to you, hmph.” “Mm, see you tonight.”

but after catching the latter part of the

the elderly lady’s words, Franklin said while dialing

wants us to

back for dinner tonight.”

Isabella, and she loved

too.

this, she happily said, “Great! I haven’t seen great–grandmother in so long, I

family home. Seeing Franklin’s incoming call,