Chapter 20

Over the years of knowing her, he always thought Maggie was beautiful and gentle. After marriage, she never initiated arguments with his brother and was always very understanding of him.

If his future wife were like her, he would definitely treat her with utmost care.

Because of this, even after growing up and learning the whole story, he still quite liked

Maggie.

Seeing that Maggie seemed unhappy, and guessing it had something to do with his brother, he scratched his head and said sincerely,

“Sister–in–law, you’re such a good person. My brother will surely see that someday. Don’t be

too sad.”

Maggie paused, not wanting to explain about their impending divorce, and smiled, “Mm,

thank you, York.”

“I’m going downstairs for a drink. It’s getting late, sister–in–law, you should rest early.”

Maggie smiled, “Okay, good night.”

Back in the room, Maggie turned off the main light, switched on the bedside lamp, and lay

down.

She had just settled in when she heard Franklin’s footsteps entering the bedroom.

Maggie opened her eyes.

Franklin looked at her too, their eyes meeting.

Maggie watched him.

In the past, she would have gotten up to help hang his suit, happily found his pajamas, and

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to the bathroom to

of getting

her usual thoughtful care, he naturally noticed how different her attitude

was somewhat surprised.

assumed she was just being moody,

coldly, “Bella’s school

Maggie, “I understand.”

closet to find clothes for his

was how he

thinking about their divorce, somewhat wanting to ask when they could go get

once he had taken care of

all, compared to her, he was the one who wanted

because of this that she had quietly waited for his news these past two weeks, never once pressing

Franklin’s

how different his “hello” sounded compared to when he spoke to her on

phone.

was

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immediately guessed it was Julia on the other end.

whatever was said made Franklin release his hold

come

left the room without looking back.

leave without calling out to stop him.

moment later, she

left the mansion.

closed her eyes, calmly turned off the light, and

The next morning.

she had to take Isabella to school,

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