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,

Aunt Julia later and ask her to

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

heard you’re back in the country?” “Yes.” “Did Bella come back with you?” “She did.” “It’s been so long since I’ve seen Bella, I miss her. Tonight, bring her

“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.”

Chapter 14

know where your wife

and finally fell silent. At this point, Franklin’s tone softened slightly, though

of anger!”

methodically. Grandmother knew that this grandson had always had his

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

sighed, “Fine, this old lady has nothing more to say to you, hmph.” “Mm, see you tonight.” “You – hmph!” Grandmother hung up

catching the latter part of

words, Franklin said while dialing Maggie’s number,

wants us to

back for

good to Isabella,

too.

she happily said, “Great! I haven’t seen great–grandmother in so long, I miss her.” Franklin looked

her family home. Seeing Franklin’s incoming call, she

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