Chapter 109
On Friday night, after work, Maggie returned to Franklin’s villa.
She was surprised to find that he was at home. It was quite rare for him to be home at this hour.
Franklin was on the phone. When he heard her footsteps, he glanced at her, then turned back to continue his call.
The housekeeper knew that Maggie was going to take Isabella to the Miller family house, so he had already prepared the foo
ending for her and Isabella to eat before leaving.
But since Maggie planned to eat at the Miller family house, she politely declined.
“No need,” she said.
The housekeeper hesitated, then looked to Franklin for guidance.
Franklin, who hadn’t finished his call yet but was likely listening to their conversation, moved the phone away from his mouf and said, “Listen to Madam.”
After that, he returned to his call.
Maggie nodded and turned to Isabella. “Let’s go, Isabella.”
“Okay.” Isabella waved to Franklin. “Dad, we’re leaving now. Bye!”
Franklin waved back with a slight nod, “Goodbye.”
Maggie didn’t speak to Franklin at all and simply took Isabella and left.
Franklin didn’t seem to notice anything unusual. After saying goodbye to Isabella, he continued his call while watching them leave.
The birthday party for her grandmother was a grand affair. After they returned to the Miller family house and had dinner, Maggie helped with the preparations.
By the time she finished helping, it was already past eleven at night.
The next morning, she woke up early.
Before breakfast, she joined the rest of the family, gathered around her grandmother to offer their birthday congratulations, and presented the gifts they had prepared.
When it came time for the gift–giving, Isabella paused, then tugged at Maggie’s sleeve.
Maggie bent down and put her ear closer. “What’s wrong?”
Isabella, looking embarrassed, whispered, “Mom, I didn’t prepare a gift…”
She only realized this at that moment,
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Unable to resist, she scolded, “Mom, why didn’t you remind me?”
Maggie replied, “I’ve prepared gifts for your dad and Grandma, but you’re still a child, so it’s fine if you didn’t prepare one. But next time, when Grandma’s birthday comes around, make sure you’re ready with something.”
Though Maggie said this, her tone was somewhat cold.
After Jason presented his gift to the elderly matriarch, Maggie also handed hers over.
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