Sorry, I'm the Final Boss Now novel Chapter 106

Oakfield was in the south and known for its exquisitely crafted pastries.

Marguerite opened the photos from Anna, a smile touching her lips as she replied, [Thank you, Anna! I love them!]

Just then, a video call notification popped up on her screen. Marguerite sat up straight on the sofa, smoothed her hair, and then answered.

“Well, if it isn’t the Northpine Wraith, still up this late?” she teased, her tone light.

Theobald’s fingers tightened on his phone, but he played along, feigning a complaint. “You’re the only one who calls me that.”

Marguerite shrugged. “That’s because no one else dares to say it to your face. Trust me, they’re all calling you that behind your back!”

Theobald searched her eyes through the screen, looking for any trace of sadness, but found none. He twisted the rosary beads on his wrist. “Maggie, I’ll be back tomorrow.”

“Great,” she said with a smile. “You can bring Aaron home to live with you then. He and Jenny are at the hospital right now. Staying in the slums is just asking for trouble. He’s fine, mostly, but Jenny needs to stay for a few days. Once they’re discharged, you should buy them a house.”

Theobald frowned. “Why buy a house? My villa is huge. There’s more than enough room for them.”

A flicker of something crossed Theobald’s eyes, but in the end, he just said, “Okay.”

George noticed that the girl hadn’t touched her wine glass, so he left his untouched as well. When she had first sat down, her mood had been low, but the moment she picked up her phone, she had brightened. He, however, felt no joy in it. Her cheerfulness wasn’t forced; it was a muscle memory developed over years of practice. She must have gone through this countless times to be able to suppress her own feelings so effortlessly.

After hanging up, Marguerite’s slender fingers reached for her wine glass again, only to find George watching her. Before she could speak, the handsome man’s lips parted, his voice incredibly gentle.

“It’s okay to not be okay, Marguerite.”